Ultra 7 268V vs Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
2023
32 cores / 64 threads, 350 Watt
62.13
+312%
Core Ultra 7 268V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
15.09

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X outperforms Core Ultra 7 268V by a whopping 312% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and Core Ultra 7 268V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14461
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation20.74no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency16.8084.00
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)$2,499no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and Core Ultra 7 268V 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads648
Base clock speed4 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz5 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 7970X and Core Ultra 7 268V 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
SocketsTR5Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and Core Ultra 7 268V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and Core Ultra 7 268V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and Core Ultra 7 268V 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 7970X and Core Ultra 7 268V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AArc 140V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 7970X and Core Ultra 7 268V.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes484

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 62.13 15.09
Recency 19 October 2023 24 September 2024
Physical cores 32 8
Threads 64 8
Chip lithography 5 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 17 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X has a 311.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads.

Ultra 7 268V, 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 7970X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 7 268V in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 7 268V is a notebook one.


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