Ultra 7 265KF vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
2022
16 cores / 32 threads, 280 Watt
31.49
Core Ultra 7 265KF
2024
20 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
37.46
+19%

Core Ultra 7 265KF outperforms Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX by a moderate 19% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core Ultra 7 265KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13282
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data99.21
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency10.5928.21
Architecture codenameChagall PRO (2022)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date8 March 2022 (2 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$379

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core Ultra 7 265KF 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)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads3220
Base clock speed4 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.5 GHz
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache64K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm3 nm
Die size4x 81 mm2243 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors16,600 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core Ultra 7 265KF 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
SocketWRX81851
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core Ultra 7 265KF. 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 5955WX and Core Ultra 7 265KF 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 5955WX and Core Ultra 7 265KF 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 5955WX and Core Ultra 7 265KF. 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-N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core Ultra 7 265KF.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes12820

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 PRO 5955WX 31.49
Ultra 7 265KF 37.46
+19%

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 PRO 5955WX 50014
Ultra 7 265KF 59499
+19%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 31.49 37.46
Recency 8 March 2022 24 October 2024
Physical cores 16 20
Threads 32 20
Chip lithography 7 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX has 60% more threads.

Ultra 7 265KF, on the other hand, has a 19% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 25% more physical cores, a 133.3% more advanced lithography process, and 124% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 265KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 7 265KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX and Core Ultra 7 265KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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