Today AMD launches first 8-core Threadripper. This is currently the cheapest processor for X399 motherboards.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X for 549 USD
The new processor will cost 50 USD more than Ryzen 7 1800X. The thing is, you can easily find the 1800X for a lower price from most retailers (430 – 460 USD), plus the X399 platform is only a month old, so the lack of cheaper X399 motherboards makes the gap between the two processor even bigger.
So what’s the idea behind Threadripper 1900X? Well, the X399 platform is likely to support future iterations of Threadripper. This means that 1900X is an investment into future. The 1900X also has more PCIe lanes. It’s a high-end CPU for content creators. Those who really need more PCIe lanes or quad-channel memory support.
If you are into gaming, the 1800X is likely a better choice. In fact, it’s even faster in official benchmarks.
| AMD Ryzen Series | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Cores/ Threads | Base Clock | Turbo Clock | Launch Price | TDP | PCIe Lanes |
| Ryzen TR 1950X | ||||||
| Ryzen TR 1920X | ||||||
| Ryzen TR 1900X | ||||||
| Ryzen 7 1800X | ||||||
| Ryzen 7 1700X | ||||||
| Ryzen 7 1700 | ||||||
Threadripper 1900X vs Ryzen 7
To give you some comparison you can get an 8-core platform for at little as 430 USD (R7 1700+X370).
The Threadripper ecosystem is still lacking cheaper motherboards. The cheapest ones are for 349 USD. Also, don’t forget you probably should buy more RAM modules for quad-channel. This practically doubles the cost of jumping from 8-core Ryzen 7 to 8-core Threadripper. In other words, don’t be surprised to see Threadripper getting a price cut in a month or two. The 1900X has a tough competition, but it’s not coming from Intel.
