Core Ultra 5 245vsRyzen Threadripper 9960X
The Core Ultra 5 245 is a sensible, everyday chip for mainstream users building a balanced PC, while the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a workstation beast for professionals who need to plow through massive multi-threaded workloads.
Core Ultra 5 245
Arrow Lake-S · 3 nm · 2025
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Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
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 9960X wins overall for heavy workloads with many more cores and threads, far exceeding the Core Ultra 5 245's limited multi-tasking ability.
For budget buyers, the Core Ultra 5 245 is the smarter pick due to its lower power draw and adequate performance for everyday tasks.
The Core Ultra 5 245 is the right choice for a quiet office PC where low heat and noise matter more than raw throughput.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Core Ultra 5 245 better than the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (56 vs 23 out of 100), so it leads the Core Ultra 5 245 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X than the Core Ultra 5 245?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is roughly 144% faster than the Core Ultra 5 245 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Core Ultra 5 245 or the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X. If the Core Ultra 5 245 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.