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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X vs Core Ultra 5 245K

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is slightly 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 $3,670.00 more expensive!

  • Up to 1467% more expensive$3,849.99 vs $179.99
  • Up to 9% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year newer
  • Up to 1467% cheaper$179.99 vs $3,849.99
  • Up to 1602% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 5 245K ranks 7 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has 50 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has 114 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has 232 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 245K has a 31% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 245K boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 5 245K draws 225W less power.

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 5 245K is $3,670.00 cheaper.

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LGA1851
Storm Peak
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Arrow Lake-S
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
5200 MHz (DDR5)
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6400 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen Threadripper 7980X or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245K. It's 11% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X on average across 100+ games, scoring 70/100 vs 63/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 245K than Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?expand_more
11% 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 7980X 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 70/100 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 7980X and Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen Threadripper 7980X scores 63/100, Core Ultra 5 245K scores 70/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 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 7980X or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 245K is the stronger pick at 70/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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