Ultra 5 228V vs Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
2018
16 cores / 32 threads, 180 Watt
18.55
+47.8%
Core Ultra 5 228V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.55

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X outperforms Core Ultra 5 228V by a considerable 48% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Core Ultra 5 228V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking323620
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation8.44no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency9.7569.82
Architecture codenameZEN+ (2018−2019)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date13 August 2018 (6 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$899no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Core Ultra 5 228V 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads328
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s37 MHz
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache96K (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography12 nm3 nm
Die size213 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors19,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Core Ultra 5 228V 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketSocket TR4FCBGA2833
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Core Ultra 5 228V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
TSX-+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Precision Boost 2+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Core Ultra 5 228V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Core Ultra 5 228V are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Core Ultra 5 228V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR5
Maximum memory size2 TiB32 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth93.867 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel Arc Graphics 130V
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequency-1.85 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Core Ultra 5 228V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported-3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Core Ultra 5 228V 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 Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Core Ultra 5 228V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX-12.2
OpenGL-4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Core Ultra 5 228V.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data4
PCI supportno data5.0 and 4.0

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 18.55
+47.8%
Ultra 5 228V 12.55

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 29459
+47.8%
Ultra 5 228V 19930

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.55 12.55
Recency 13 August 2018 24 September 2024
Physical cores 16 8
Threads 32 8
Chip lithography 12 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 17 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has a 47.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Ultra 5 228V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 years, a 300% more advanced lithography process, and 958.8% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 228V in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 5 228V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Core Ultra 5 228V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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