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Ryzen Threadripper 3970X vs Core Ultra 5 245K
The Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is quite a bit slower than the Core Ultra 5 245K on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $1,620.01 more expensive!
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X38% Score
- Up to 527% more expensive – $1,800.00 vs $179.99
Core Ultra 5 245K69% Score
- Up to 52% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 5 years newer
- Up to 527% cheaper – $179.99 vs $1,800.00
- Up to 855% 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.
Threadshelp
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has 50 more threads.
L3 Cachehelp
Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has 104 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 5 245K has a 14% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 5 245K boosts 16% higher.
Pricehelp
Core Ultra 5 245K is $1,620.01 cheaper.
TRX4
Sockethelp
LGA1851Castle Peak
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Arrow Lake-SDesktop
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DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU3200 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
6400 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen Threadripper 3970X or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245K. It's 82% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 38/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 245K than Ryzen Threadripper 3970X?expand_more
82% 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 3970X or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 5 245K worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 69/100 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 3970X and Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen Threadripper 3970X scores 38/100, Core Ultra 5 245K scores 69/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X or Core Ultra 5 245K 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 3970X or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245K is the stronger pick at 69/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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