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Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

Released August 2017

A 16-core Zen desktop processor for the sTR4 platform, with quad-channel memory and 64 PCIe lanes for demanding creation workloads.

Cores: 16/32
Boost: 4 GHz
L3: 32 MB
Power: 180 W
Socket: sTR4

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What reviewers say

Reviewers found excellent performance in heavily threaded creation and rendering tasks, with generous memory and expansion bandwidth. Gaming and lightly threaded work gained less from its sixteen cores, while the expensive platform and cooling requirements limited value for ordinary PCs. It suited workloads that could use the additional cores rather than a gaming-only build.

From pcgamer.com and techadvisor.com

Specifications

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Cores and clocks

Cores: 16
Threads: 32
Base clock: 3.4 GHz
Boost clock: 4 GHz
L3 cache: 32 MB
Cores: Zen architecture; boxed product ID YD195XA8AEWOF. AMD's support page lists 31 July 2017, when pre-orders began; its press release confirms on-shelf availability on 10 August 2017, used here.
Clocks: Precision Boost and XFR supported; AMD states up to 4.2 GHz with XFR under suitable cooling, separate from the published 4.0 GHz maximum boost
Cache: L1 1536 KB; L2 8 MB

Graphics and AI

Built-in graphics: No
Graphics: A separate graphics card is required

Platform

Socket: sTR4
Base power: 180 W
Unlocked: Yes
Cooler in the box: No
Memory support: DDR4; four channels; up to 2667 MT/s
PCIe: PCIe 3.0; 64 lanes
Process: 14 nm
Cooler: No cooler included; maximum operating temperature 68°C

Pros and cons

Pros

Sixteen cores and thirty-two threads
Quad-channel DDR4 memory
64 PCIe 3.0 lanes

Cons

Cooler sold separately
Requires an sTR4 motherboard
No integrated graphics

Closest rivals

Model	Cores	Boost	L3	Power	Socket	Released
IntelCore i9-7960X	16/32	4.4 GHz	22 MB	165 W	LGA2066	Sept 2017
IntelCore i9-7980XE	18/36	4.4 GHz	24.75 MB	165 W	LGA2066	Sept 2017
IntelCore i9-7940X	14/28	4.4 GHz	19.25 MB	165 W	LGA2066	Sept 2017

Newer model: Ryzen Threadripper 2950X.

Sources

Photo: TechAdvisor exact Ryzen Threadripper 1950X review; original Threadripper retail package artwork without a visible 1950X label. Original white background retained.

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