Ultra 7 268V vs Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
2018
24 cores / 48 threads, 250 Watt
19.68
+28.1%
Core Ultra 7 268V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
15.36

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX outperforms Core Ultra 7 268V by a significant 28% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Core Ultra 7 268V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking296464
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.03no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency7.3183.92
Architecture codenameZen+ (2018−2019)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date6 August 2018 (6 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,299no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Core Ultra 7 268V 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads488
Base clock speed3 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz5 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s37 MHz
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache2.25 MB192 KB (per core)
L2 cache12 MB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography12 nm3 nm
Die size213 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors19200 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Core Ultra 7 268V 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 TR4Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)250 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Core Ultra 7 268V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Core Ultra 7 268V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Core Ultra 7 268V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Core Ultra 7 268V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR5
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth93.867 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Arc 140V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Core Ultra 7 268V.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data4

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.68 15.36
Recency 6 August 2018 24 September 2024
Physical cores 24 8
Threads 48 8
Chip lithography 12 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 17 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has a 28.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads.

Ultra 7 268V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 years, a 300% more advanced lithography process, and 1370.6% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 7 268V in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 7 268V is a notebook one.


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