MICRO CENTER 265KFPRO890WIFI
MICRO CENTER
59 Overall Score
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 12-core Socket TR4
AMD
59 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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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
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Specifications
| MICRO CENTER 265KFPRO890WIFI | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | — | AMD |
| Series | — | Ryzen Threadripper |
| Model | — | 2920X |
| Class | — | hedt |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | — | 12★ |
| Threads | — | 24★ |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | — | 6★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 38★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | — | DDR4★ |
| Channels | — | 4★ |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | — | Socket TR4 |
| PCIe | — | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 64★ |
| TDP | — | 180★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
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- Strong single thread (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong multi thread (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ai (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average platform (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 12-core Socket TR4
- Strong platform (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong multi thread (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
- Strong ai (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Pricing
MICRO CENTER 265KFPRO890WIFI0.112score per dollar
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 12-core Socket TR40.283score per dollar
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 12-core Socket TR4 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Scores 59 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 20 specs.
