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Ryzen Threadripper 9970X vs Core Ultra 5 245K
The Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is same performance as the Core Ultra 5 245K on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $2,119.99 more expensive!
Ryzen Threadripper 9970X69% Score
- Is 9 months newer
- Up to 683% more expensive – $2,299.98 vs $179.99
Core Ultra 5 245K69% Score
- Up to 683% cheaper – $179.99 vs $2,299.98
- Up to 682% 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 9970X has 50 more threads.
L3 Cachehelp
Ryzen Threadripper 9970X has 104 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 5 245K has a 5% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Ryzen Threadripper 9970X boosts 4% higher.
Pricehelp
Core Ultra 5 245K is $2,119.99 cheaper.
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Sockethelp
LGA1851Shimada Peak
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Arrow Lake-SDesktop
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DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU6400 MHz (DDR5)
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6400 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen Threadripper 9970X or Core Ultra 5 245K?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, Ryzen Threadripper 9970X or Core Ultra 5 245K?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 Ryzen Threadripper 9970X and Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen Threadripper 9970X scores 69/100, 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 9970X 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 9970X or Core Ultra 5 245K?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
Popular Comparisons
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