Ultra 5 236V vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
2020
12 cores / 24 threads, 280 Watt
21.10
+56.4%
Core Ultra 5 236V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
13.49

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX outperforms Core Ultra 5 236V by an impressive 56% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Core Ultra 5 236V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking261557
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency7.1375.10
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date14 July 2020 (4 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Core Ultra 5 236V 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads248
Base clock speed4 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache768 KB192 KB (per core)
L2 cache6 MB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm3 nm
Die size74 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors15940 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Core Ultra 5 236V 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 configuration11
SocketTR4Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Core Ultra 5 236V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Core Ultra 5 236V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Core Ultra 5 236V 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 PRO 3945WX and Core Ultra 5 236V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Arc 130V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Core Ultra 5 236V.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes1284

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.10 13.49
Recency 14 July 2020 24 September 2024
Physical cores 12 8
Threads 24 8
Chip lithography 7 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 17 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX has a 56.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Ultra 5 236V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years, a 133.3% more advanced lithography process, and 1547.1% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 236V in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 5 236V is a notebook one.


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