Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX vs Ultra 7 265KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 7 265KF
2024
20 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
33.68
+3.6%
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX
2025
12 cores / 24 threads, 350 Watt
32.52

Core Ultra 7 265KF outperforms Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX by a minimal 4% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking119140
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation99.61no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency11.323.90
DesignerIntelAMD
ManufacturerTSMCTSMC
Architecture codenameArrow Lake-S (2024−2025)Shimada Peak (2025)
Release date24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)July 2025 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$379no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 7 265KF and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX 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 cores20 (Icosa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Performance-cores8no data
Efficient-cores12no data
Threads2024
Base clock speed3.9 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed5.5 GHz5.4 GHz
L1 cache112 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache3 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography3 nm4 nm
Die size243 mm22x 70.6 mm2
Number of transistors17,800 million16,630 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 7 265KF and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX 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
SocketFCLGA1851sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 7 265KF and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 7 265KF and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 7 265KF and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 7 265KF and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-6400DDR5
Maximum memory size256 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 7 265KF and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes24136

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.

Ultra 7 265KF 33.68
+3.6%
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX 32.52

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. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

Ultra 7 265KF 58879
+3.6%
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX 56854

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 33.68 32.52
Physical cores 20 12
Threads 20 24
Chip lithography 3 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 350 Watt

Ultra 7 265KF has a 3.6% higher aggregate performance score, 66.7% more physical cores, a 33.3% more advanced lithography process, and 180% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX, on the other hand, has 20% more threads.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX.

Note that Core Ultra 7 265KF is a desktop processor while Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX is a server/workstation one.

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