Ultra 5 238V vs Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX outperforms Core Ultra 5 238V by a considerable 45% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core Ultra 5 238V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 277 | 526 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 4.85 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | AMD Ryzen Threadripper | no data |
| Power efficiency | 7.67 | 78.10 |
| Architecture codename | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Lunar Lake (2024) |
| Release date | 13 August 2018 (6 years ago) | 24 September 2024 (less than a year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $1,799 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core Ultra 5 238V 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 cores | 32 (Dotriaconta-Core) | 8 (Octa-Core) |
| Performance-cores | no data | 4 |
| Low Power Efficient-cores | no data | 4 |
| Threads | 64 | 8 |
| Base clock speed | 3 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4.2 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Bus rate | 4 × 8 GT/s | 37 MHz |
| Multiplier | 30 | no data |
| L1 cache | 96K (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 512K (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | 8 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 12 nm | 3 nm |
| Die size | 213 mm2 | no data |
| Maximum core temperature | no data | 100 °C |
| Number of transistors | 19,200 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | + | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core Ultra 5 238V 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 configuration | 1 (Uniprocessor) | 1 |
| Socket | Socket TR4 | FCBGA2833 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 250 Watt | 17 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core Ultra 5 238V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Instruction set extensions | no data | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| Speed Shift | no data | + |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | no data | - |
| TSX | - | + |
| Thermal Monitoring | - | + |
| Turbo Boost Max 3.0 | no data | - |
| Precision Boost 2 | + | no data |
| Deep Learning Boost | - | + |
| Supported AI Software Frameworks | - | OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
Security technologies
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core Ultra 5 238V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
| EDB | no data | + |
| Secure Key | no data | + |
| OS Guard | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core Ultra 5 238V 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 Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core Ultra 5 238V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4 Quad-channel | DDR5 |
| Maximum memory size | 2 TiB | 32 GB |
| Max memory channels | no data | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 93.867 GB/s | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | - | Intel Arc Graphics 130V |
| Quick Sync Video | - | + |
| Graphics max frequency | - | 1.85 GHz |
Graphics interfaces
Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core Ultra 5 238V integrated GPUs.
| Number of displays supported | - | 3 |
Graphics image quality
Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core Ultra 5 238V 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 2990WX and Core Ultra 5 238V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.
| DirectX | - | 12.2 |
| OpenGL | - | 4.6 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core Ultra 5 238V.
| PCIe version | no data | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 4 |
| PCI support | no data | 5.0 and 4.0 |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 20.27 | 14.02 |
| Recency | 13 August 2018 | 24 September 2024 |
| Physical cores | 32 | 8 |
| Threads | 64 | 8 |
| Chip lithography | 12 nm | 3 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 250 Watt | 17 Watt |
Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has a 44.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads.
Ultra 5 238V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 years, a 300% more advanced lithography process, and 1370.6% lower power consumption.
The Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 238V in performance tests.
Note that Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 5 238V is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and Core Ultra 5 238V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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