AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
34.1Single-core92.4
100Multi-core75.7
86.3Gamingspec-based58.4
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X8 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X scores 76.8 against 76.4 for Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
- Stronger multi-core score: 100 vs 76
- 967% higher Performance cores: 64 vs 6
- 967% higher L3 cache: 256 MB vs 24 MB
- 814% higher threads: 128 vs 14
- 357% higher cores: 64 vs 14
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
- Stronger single-core score: 92 vs 34
- 84% higher PassMark (single thread): 4,714 vs 2,561
- 57% lower process: 3 nm vs 7 nm
- 55% lower Base TDP: 125 W vs 280 W
- 45% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz
- Lower launch price: $294 vs $3,990
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 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 3990X | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 64+357% | 14 |
| Performance cores | 64+967% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 128+814% | 14 |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 4.2 GHz+45% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 5.2 GHz+21% |
| L2 cache | 32 MB+23% | 26 MB |
| L3 cache | 256 MB+967% | 24 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 4+100% | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 64+167% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,307Top 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 19,856Top 16% |
| PassMark | 79,592+85%Top 2% | 43,046Top 19% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,561Bottom 22% | 4,714+84%Top 6% |
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