Ryzen Threadripper 1950X vs Ultra 7 255H
Aggregate performance score
Core Ultra 7 255H outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 1950X by a minimal 4% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core Ultra 7 255H and Ryzen Threadripper 1950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 343 | 380 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 4.84 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Desktop processor |
| Series | no data | AMD Ryzen Threadripper |
| Power efficiency | 14.93 | 9.13 |
| Architecture codename | no data | Zen (2017−2020) |
| Release date | 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago) | 10 August 2017 (7 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $999 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Core Ultra 7 255H and Ryzen Threadripper 1950X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
| Physical cores | 16 (Hexadeca-Core) | 16 (Hexadeca-Core) |
| Performance-cores | 6 | no data |
| Efficient-cores | 8 | no data |
| Low Power Efficient-cores | 2 | no data |
| Threads | 16 | 32 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 5.1 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Bus rate | no data | 4 × 8 GT/s |
| Multiplier | no data | 34 |
| L1 cache | no data | 96K (per core) |
| L2 cache | no data | 512K (per core) |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 32 MB |
| Chip lithography | no data | 14 nm |
| Die size | no data | 213 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | no data | 68 °C |
| Number of transistors | no data | 9,600 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | no data | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | - | + |
Compatibility
Information on Core Ultra 7 255H and Ryzen Threadripper 1950X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 (Uniprocessor) |
| Socket | FCBGA2049 | SP3r2 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 115 Watt | 180 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 7 255H and Ryzen Threadripper 1950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | SSE4.2, SSE4A, AMD-V, AES, AVX2, FMA3, SHA |
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | - | + |
| Speed Shift | + | no data |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | - | no data |
| Thermal Monitoring | + | - |
| Turbo Boost Max 3.0 | + | no data |
| Deep Learning Boost | + | - |
| Supported AI Software Frameworks | OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN | - |
Security technologies
Core Ultra 7 255H and Ryzen Threadripper 1950X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | no data |
| EDB | + | no data |
| Secure Key | + | no data |
| OS Guard | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 7 255H and Ryzen Threadripper 1950X are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | - | + |
| VT-d | + | no data |
| VT-x | + | no data |
| EPT | + | no data |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 7 255H and Ryzen Threadripper 1950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR5-6400 | DDR4 Quad-channel |
| Maximum memory size | 128 GB | 2 TiB |
| Max memory channels | 2 | 4 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | no data | 85.33 GB/s |
| ECC memory support | - | + |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Intel® Arc™ 140T GPU | - |
| Quick Sync Video | + | - |
| Graphics max frequency | 2.25 GHz | - |
Graphics interfaces
Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 7 255H and Ryzen Threadripper 1950X integrated GPUs.
| Number of displays supported | 4 | - |
Graphics image quality
Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 7 255H and Ryzen Threadripper 1950X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL) | - |
| Max resolution over eDP | 3840x2400 @ 120Hz | - |
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz | - |
Graphics API support
APIs supported by Core Ultra 7 255H and Ryzen Threadripper 1950X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.
| DirectX | 12.2 | - |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | - |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 7 255H and Ryzen Threadripper 1950X.
| PCIe version | no data | 3.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 28 | 60 |
| PCI support | 5.0 and 4.0 | no data |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Passmark
Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 18.02 | 17.25 |
| Recency | 1 January 2025 | 10 August 2017 |
| Threads | 16 | 32 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 115 Watt | 180 Watt |
Ultra 7 255H has a 4.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, and 56.5% lower power consumption.
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X, on the other hand, has 100% more threads.
Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core Ultra 7 255H and Ryzen Threadripper 1950X.
Be aware that Core Ultra 7 255H is a notebook processor while Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core Ultra 7 255H and Ryzen Threadripper 1950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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