Valorant
1440p@144Hz·18:24 played
Player_3b2238·7h ago
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32 GB
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Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs Core Ultra 5 245KF
The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX is quite a bit slower than the Core Ultra 5 245KF on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $999.88 more expensive!
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX27% Score
- Up to 342% more expensive – $1,188.88 vs $189.00
Core Ultra 5 245KF71% Score
- Up to 100% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 6 years and 2 months newer
- Up to 342% cheaper – $189.00 vs $1,188.88
- Up to 784% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
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Core Ultra 5 245KF ranks 44 points higher.
Coreshelp
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 10 more cores.
Threadshelp
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 34 more threads.
L3 Cachehelp
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 40 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 5 245KF has a 40% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 5 245KF boosts 24% higher.
Pricehelp
Core Ultra 5 245KF is $999.88 cheaper.
SP3r2
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LGA1851Colfax
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Arrow Lake-SDesktop
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DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics2933 MHz (DDR4)
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6400 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX or Core Ultra 5 245KF?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245KF. It's 163% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX on average across 100+ games, scoring 71/100 vs 27/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 245KF than Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX?expand_more
163% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX or Core Ultra 5 245KF?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245KF is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 5 245KF worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 71/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and Core Ultra 5 245KF?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX scores 27/100, Core Ultra 5 245KF scores 71/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX or Core Ultra 5 245KF bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX or Core Ultra 5 245KF?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245KF is the stronger pick at 71/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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