Ultra 7 265 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
2018
12 cores / 24 threads, 180 Watt
15.81
Core Ultra 7 265
2025
20 cores / 20 threads, 65 Watt
29.11
+84.1%

Core Ultra 7 265 outperforms Ryzen Threadripper 2920X by an impressive 84% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Core Ultra 7 265 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking430152
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation9.3967.25
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency8.3842.71
Architecture codenameZEN+ (2018−2019)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date3 October 2018 (6 years ago)7 January 2025 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$649$394

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 7 265 has 616% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper 2920X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Core Ultra 7 265 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)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads2420
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz5.3 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache96K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography12 nm3 nm
Die size213 mm2243 mm2
Number of transistors19,200 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Core Ultra 7 265 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
SocketSP3r21851
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Core Ultra 7 265. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
SIPP-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Core Ultra 7 265 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Core Ultra 7 265 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 2920X and Core Ultra 7 265. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR5
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth93.867 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 32EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2920X and Core Ultra 7 265.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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 2920X 15.81
Ultra 7 265 29.11
+84.1%

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 2920X 25316
Ultra 7 265 46618
+84.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.81 29.11
Recency 3 October 2018 7 January 2025
Physical cores 12 20
Threads 24 20
Chip lithography 12 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X has 20% more threads.

Ultra 7 265, on the other hand, has a 84.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 66.7% more physical cores, a 300% more advanced lithography process, and 176.9% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 265 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X in performance tests.


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