Ultra 7 165U vs Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX
2018
24 cores / 48 threads, 250 Watt
19.34
+73%
Core Ultra 7 165U
2023
12 cores / 14 threads, 15 Watt
11.18

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX outperforms Core Ultra 7 165U by an impressive 73% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Core Ultra 7 165U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking301700
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.47no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperIntel Meteor Lake-U
Power efficiency7.3270.54
Architecture codenameZen+ (2018−2019)Meteor Lake-P (2023)
Release date2 October 2018 (6 years ago)14 December 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,299$448

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Core Ultra 7 165U 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads4814
Base clock speed3 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache96K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography12 nmIntel 4 nm
Die size213 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data110 °C
Number of transistors19,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Core Ultra 7 165U 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
SocketSocket TR4FCBGA2049
Power consumption (TDP)250 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Core Ultra 7 165U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Precision Boost 2+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Core Ultra 7 165U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Core Ultra 7 165U are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Core Ultra 7 165U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR5
Maximum memory size2 TiB96 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth93.867 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequency-2 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Core Ultra 7 165U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported-4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Core Ultra 7 165U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4-4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDP-3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort-7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Core Ultra 7 165U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX-12.2
OpenGL-4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Core Ultra 7 165U.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data12
PCI supportno data4.0

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 2970WX 19.34
+73%
Ultra 7 165U 11.18

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 2970WX 30718
+72.9%
Ultra 7 165U 17763

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 4376
+167%
Ultra 7 165U 1636

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 173
Ultra 7 165U 240
+38.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.34 11.18
Recency 2 October 2018 14 December 2023
Physical cores 24 12
Threads 48 14
Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has a 73% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 242.9% more threads.

Ultra 7 165U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 years, and 1566.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 7 165U in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 7 165U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Core Ultra 7 165U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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