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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 5 245KF vs Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

The Core Ultra 5 245KF is slightly slower than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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  • Up to 410% cheaper – $199.00 vs $1499
  • Up to 405% better value for money
  • Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 9 months newer
  • Up to 410% more expensive – $1499 vs $199.00

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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Ryzen Threadripper 9960X ranks 1 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X has 10 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X has 34 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X has 104 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 5 245KF draws 225W less power.

LGA1851
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sTR5
Arrow Lake-S
Codenamehelp
Shimada Peak
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
6400 MHz (DDR5)
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6400 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
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Overclockable
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 245KF or Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core Ultra 5 245KF or Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core Ultra 5 245KF and Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 5 245KF scores 61/100, Ryzen Threadripper 9960X scores 62/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core Ultra 5 245KF or Ryzen Threadripper 9960X 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 Core Ultra 5 245KF or Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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