Ultra 7 258V vs Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X
2023
24 cores / 48 threads, 350 Watt
52.66
+320%
Core Ultra 7 258V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.55

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X outperforms Core Ultra 7 258V by a whopping 320% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Core Ultra 7 258V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking28619
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation33.41no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency14.2369.82
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,499no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Core Ultra 7 258V 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads488
Base clock speed4.2 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache128 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm3 nm
Die size4x 71 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors26,280 millionno data
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Core Ultra 7 258V 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
SocketsTR5FCBGA2833
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Core Ultra 7 258V. 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++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
TSX-+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Core Ultra 7 258V 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 7960X and Core Ultra 7 258V 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 7960X and Core Ultra 7 258V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5
Maximum memory sizeno data32 GB
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel Arc Graphics 140V
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.95 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Core Ultra 7 258V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Core Ultra 7 258V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Core Ultra 7 258V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.2
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Core Ultra 7 258V.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes484
PCI supportno data5.0 and 4.0

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 7960X 52.66
+320%
Ultra 7 258V 12.55

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 7960X 83655
+320%
Ultra 7 258V 19937

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 52.66 12.55
Recency 19 October 2023 24 September 2024
Physical cores 24 8
Threads 48 8
Chip lithography 5 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 17 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X has a 319.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads.

Ultra 7 258V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 11 months, a 66.7% more advanced lithography process, and 1958.8% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 7 258V in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 7960X is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 7 258V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 7960X and Core Ultra 7 258V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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