AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 12-core Socket TR4
AMD
60 Overall Score
vs
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
HP
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 12-core Socket TR4
72 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The AMD Threadripper 2920X is a powerhouse for multithreaded workloads like rendering and video editing, offering excellent value compared to Intel equivalents. However, it runs very hot, requires a liquid cooler, and is not recommended for gaming due to high temperatures and tuning needs. Some users received units without original packaging, and stability can require BIOS tweaking.
Pros
- Excellent multithreaded performance
- Great value for money vs Intel
- Overclocks well to 4.25 GHz
- Good for workstation tasks
- Compatible with older Threadripper boards
Cons
- Runs very hot
- Requires liquid cooling
- Not suitable for gaming
- Stability issues requiring BIOS tweaks
- Some units arrived without original packaging
Multithreaded performance 6
Value for money 5
Heat output 5
Gaming suitability 5
Stability and tuning 4
Packaging condition 3
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Budget
Gaming
Efficiency
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X | HP Xeon 6526Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen Threadripper | Xeon Gold |
| Model | 2920X | 6526Y |
| Class | hedt | server |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 12 | 16★ |
| Threads | 24 | 32★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 6 | 32★ |
| L3 Cache | 38★ | 37 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 4★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | Socket TR4 | LGA 4677 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 64 | 80★ |
| TDP | 180★ | 195 |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | No |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 12-core Socket TR4
- Strong platform (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong multi thread (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong feature (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong ai (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
- Strong ai (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong multi thread (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong single thread (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 12-core Socket TR4
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: HP Xeon 6526Y
Scores 75 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 23 specs.
