AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 12-core Socket TR4
AMD
59 Overall Score
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40 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
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Specifications
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X | be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen Threadripper | Ryzen 3 |
| Model | 2920X | 1200 |
| Codename | — | Zen |
| Class | hedt | desktop |
| Process | — | 14★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 12★ | 4 |
| P-cores | — | 4★ |
| Threads | 24★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 6★ | 2 |
| L3 Cache | 38★ | 8 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 4★ | — |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | Socket TR4 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 64★ | 16 |
| TDP | 180★ | 270 |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
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)
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- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong affordability (75th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (31st percentile)
Pricing
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 12-core Socket TR40.283score per dollar
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be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM40.439score per dollar
be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Scores 59 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 24 specs.
