Core Ultra 5 225FvsRyzen Threadripper 9980X
The Core Ultra 5 225F is a solid, everyday CPU for gamers and mainstream users who want good performance without breaking the bank, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a monstrous workstation chip built for professionals running the most demanding multi-threaded tasks.
Core Ultra 5 225F
Arrow Lake-S · 3 nm · 2025
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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 overall for serious workloads, leaving the Core Ultra 5 225F far behind in multi-threaded tasks.
For budget buyers, the Core Ultra 5 225F is the smarter pick, offering far lower power draw and enough speed for everyday computing at a lower cost.
The Core Ultra 5 225F is the right choice for a quiet office PC where extreme multi-threaded performance isn't needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core Ultra 5 225F 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 19 out of 100), so it leads the Core Ultra 5 225F in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X than the Core Ultra 5 225F?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is roughly 353% faster than the Core Ultra 5 225F overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core Ultra 5 225F or the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X. If the Core Ultra 5 225F 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.