Ultra 7 165U vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
2020
12 cores / 24 threads, 280 Watt
21.91
+92%
Core Ultra 7 165U
2023
12 cores / 14 threads, 15 Watt
11.41

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX outperforms Core Ultra 7 165U by an impressive 92% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Core Ultra 7 165U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking256701
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperIntel Meteor Lake-U
Power efficiency7.1469.36
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Meteor Lake-P (2023)
Release date14 July 2020 (4 years ago)14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$448

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads2414
Base clock speed4 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.9 GHz
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache64K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nmIntel 4 nm
Die size74 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data110 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 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 configuration11
SocketTR4FCBGA2049
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 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-
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 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 PRO 3945WX 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 PRO 3945WX and Core Ultra 7 165U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size2 TiB96 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/sno data

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 PRO 3945WX and Core Ultra 7 165U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported-4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 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 PRO 3945WX 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 PRO 3945WX and Core Ultra 7 165U.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes12812
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 PRO 3945WX 21.91
+92%
Ultra 7 165U 11.41

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 PRO 3945WX 33536
+92%
Ultra 7 165U 17465

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.91 11.41
Recency 14 July 2020 14 December 2023
Threads 24 14
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX has a 92% higher aggregate performance score, and 71.4% more threads.

Ultra 7 165U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, and 1766.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 7 165U in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 7 165U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX and Core Ultra 7 165U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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