Core Ultra 3 105ULvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL is a low-power, efficiency-focused chip for compact office PCs and thin clients, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a high-core-count monster for workstation pros and content creators who need every thread they can get.
Core Ultra 3 105UL
Meteor Lake-PS · 7 nm · 2024
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Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
Shimada Peak · 4 nm · 2025
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X wins decisively for high-end computing, leaving the Core Ultra 3 105UL far behind in multi-core tasks.
For budget buyers, the Core Ultra 3 105UL is the smarter pick due to its low power use and lower price.
The Core Ultra 3 105UL is the right choice for a low-power office PC where extreme performance is unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core Ultra 3 105UL better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (86 vs 6 out of 100), so it leads the Core Ultra 3 105UL in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core Ultra 3 105UL?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 1333% faster than the Core Ultra 3 105UL overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core Ultra 3 105UL or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Core Ultra 3 105UL is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.