AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X socket: Socket TR4
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X uses the Socket TR4 socket on X399 boards. It is a 12 core Colfax HEDT chip for creators.
- Socket
- Socket TR4
- Launched
- October 2018
- Cores and threads
- 12 and 24
- Default TDP
- 180 W
- Codename
- Colfax
- Segment
- HEDT
- Family
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper
- Clocks
- 3.5 / 4.3 GHz
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X specifications
| Cores | 12 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 24 |
| Core architecture | Zen+ (Colfax) cores on 12 nm |
| Clocks | 3.5 GHz base, up to 4.3 GHz |
| Cache | 32 MB L3, 6 MB L2 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 180 W |
| Manufacturing process | 12 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 ECC, four channels |
| PCI Express | 64 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | None, discrete GPU required |
| Multiplier | Unlocked |
| Package | Socket TR4 (LGA, 4094 contacts) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X needs a motherboard with a Socket TR4 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| X399 HEDT | X399 | Works out of the box |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for Socket TR4.
Socket TR4 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 4,094 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 58.5 × 75.4 mm |
| Introduced | August 2017 |
| Memory | DDR4-2933 ECC, four channels |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (TR4 heatsink) |
What the Threadripper 2920X is
The Threadripper 2920X combines twelve Zen+ cores with multithreading for HEDT creation. It launched in October 2018 with a 3.5 GHz base and up to 4.3 GHz boost at 180 W. AMD positions it as the entry to second generation Threadripper density.
Thirty two megabytes of L3 with 6 MB of L2 feed rendering and compilation across 24 threads. The balanced clocks suit all day creation loads. Boost lifts single thread interaction for modeling.
No integrated graphics is included. The process is 12 nm. DDR4-2933 ECC in four channels protects large projects. Quad channel bandwidth near 93.8 GB per sec feeds many cores.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 2920X fits Socket TR4, also known as SP3r2, on X399 boards only. Makers list Colfax IDs in BIOS from late 2018. Server SP3 boards with the same pin count do not accept it due to electrical differences.
Memory is DDR4-2933 ECC in four channels with large capacities for creation. Population with matched sets across eight slots gives full bandwidth. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide explains HEDT board matching.
Single socket HEDT towers are the home. There is no second socket, so growth means another TR4 chip on the same board.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2933 ECC in four channels suits rendering hosts with big scenes. Dual DIMMs per channel reach high capacities for virtualization labs. Start with 32 GB for creation.
PCIe 3.0 with 64 lanes from the CPU holds multiple GPUs plus NVMe arrays. Creator boards split lanes between graphics slots and M.2 RAID. Chipset lanes add the rest of I/O.
Cooling needs a TR4 rated large air or liquid loop for 180 W. The carrier frame demands even pressure per manual. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide covers TR4 mounting.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X steps to 16 cores at the same 180 W for heavier parallel work. The first generation 1920X offers similar threads where listed. Both share X399 after a BIOS check.
Mainstream Ryzen 7 parts give eight cores without HEDT lanes for gaming builds. They suit play rather than production density.
Past TR4 third generation Threadripper needs sTRX4. The 2920X covers entry HEDT density where twelve cores must last.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X use?
It uses Socket TR4 on X399 boards, also known as SP3r2.
How many cores does the 2920X have?
Twelve cores with multithreading give 24 threads. Base is 3.5 GHz with boost to 4.3 GHz.
Does the 2920X include integrated graphics?
No. A discrete GPU is required.
What memory does the 2920X support?
DDR4-2933 ECC in four channels.
When did the 2920X launch?
October 2018 with Colfax Threadripper 2000.
Sources and verification
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X Benchmarks and Specs (CPU-Monkey)
- Ryzen Threadripper 2920X specs (Technical City)
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