Ultra 5 245K vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
2022
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
47.63
+72.3%
Core Ultra 5 245K
2024
14 cores / 14 threads, 125 Watt
27.64

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX outperforms Core Ultra 5 245K by an impressive 72% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX and Core Ultra 5 245K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking40175
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data78.36
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency16.0120.82
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$309

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX and Core Ultra 5 245K 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads6414
Base clock speed3.6 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rateno data159 MHz
Multiplier36no data
L1 cache64K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB24 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 5975WX and Core Ultra 5 245K 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 5975WX and Core Ultra 5 245K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX and Core Ultra 5 245K 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 5975WX and Core Ultra 5 245K 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 5975WX and Core Ultra 5 245K. 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 Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX and Core Ultra 5 245K.

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 5975WX 47.63
+72.3%
Ultra 5 245K 27.64

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 5975WX 75663
+72.3%
Ultra 5 245K 43908

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 47.63 27.64
Recency 8 March 2022 24 October 2024
Physical cores 32 14
Threads 64 14
Chip lithography 7 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX has a 72.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 128.6% more physical cores and 357.1% more threads.

Ultra 5 245K, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 133.3% more advanced lithography process, and 124% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 245K in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 5 245K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX and Core Ultra 5 245K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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