Ryzen Threadripper 7970XvsCore Ultra 3 105UL
The Core Ultra 3 105UL is an ultra-low-power chip for compact, silent office PCs or embedded systems, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is a high-core-count workstation monster for heavy 3D rendering and video production.
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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Core Ultra 3 105UL
Meteor Lake-PS · 7 nm · 2024
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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 7970X wins overall for high-end workstations, while the Core Ultra 3 105UL is a low-power office chip.
For budget buyers, the Core Ultra 3 105UL offers better value for basic tasks, but the Threadripper 7970X justifies its cost for heavy workloads.
The Core Ultra 3 105UL is the right choice in a silent, low-power home server where the Threadripper's extreme heat and power draw are unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X better than the Core Ultra 3 105UL?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (60 vs 6 out of 100), so it leads the Core Ultra 3 105UL in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X than the Core Ultra 3 105UL?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X is roughly 900% faster than the Core Ultra 3 105UL overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X or the Core Ultra 3 105UL?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7970X. 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.