Ultra 7 256V vs Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
2017
16 cores / 32 threads, 180 Watt
17.39
+43%
Core Ultra 7 256V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.16

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X outperforms Core Ultra 7 256V by a considerable 43% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Core Ultra 7 256V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking358631
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.88no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency9.1467.69
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date10 August 2017 (7 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$999no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Core Ultra 7 256V 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads328
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s37 MHz
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache96K (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Die size213 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature68 °C100 °C
Number of transistors9,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Core Ultra 7 256V 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
SocketSP3r2Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Core Ultra 7 256V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsSSE4.2, SSE4A, AMD-V, AES, AVX2, FMA3, SHAno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Core Ultra 7 256V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Core Ultra 7 256V 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 1950X and Core Ultra 7 256V. 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 bandwidth85.33 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 1950X and Core Ultra 7 256V.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes604

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 1950X 17.39
+43%
Ultra 7 256V 12.16

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 1950X 27623
+43%
Ultra 7 256V 19320

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 11237
+16.8%
Ultra 7 256V 9618

Blender(-)

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 163
Ultra 7 256V 324
+98.8%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 1029
Ultra 7 256V 1972
+91.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.39 12.16
Recency 10 August 2017 24 September 2024
Physical cores 16 8
Threads 32 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 17 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has a 43% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Ultra 7 256V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 7 years, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 958.8% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 7 256V in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 7 256V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Core Ultra 7 256V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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