AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
37.2Single-core83.2
84.6Multi-core70.2
87.5Gamingspec-based58.4
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X9 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X scores 71.1 against 71.2 for Intel Core Ultra 5 245K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core Ultra 5 245K edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
- Stronger multi-core score: 85 vs 70
- 433% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 24 MB
- 300% higher Performance cores: 24 vs 6
- 243% higher threads: 48 vs 14
- 167% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 64 vs 24
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
- Stronger single-core score: 83 vs 37
- 117% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 12 MB
- 76% higher PassMark (single thread): 4,716 vs 2,681
- 57% lower process: 3 nm vs 7 nm
- 55% lower Base TDP: 125 W vs 280 W
- Lower launch price: $309 vs $1,399
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2024 |
| Socket | sTRX4 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 7 nm | 3 nm+57% |
| Base TDP | 280 W | 125 W+55% |
| Max turbo power | — | 159 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24+71% | 14 |
| Performance cores | 24+300% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 48+243% | 14 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.2 GHz+11% |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.2 GHz+16% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 26 MB+117% |
| L3 cache | 128 MB+433% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 4+100% | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 64+167% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,040Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,575Top 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,132Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 25,066Top 21% |
| PassMark | 54,741+27%Top 10% | 43,049Top 19% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,681Bottom 29% | 4,716+76%Top 5% |
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