CPU Showdown

Ryzen Threadripper 7980XvsCore Ultra 3 105UL

The Core Ultra 3 105UL is a low-power, entry-level chip for compact office builds and media centers, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a top-tier workstation processor for heavy rendering and multi-threaded workloads.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 350W
VS
Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL
8C / 10T · 15W
AMD

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023

82score
3.7/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
64 / 128
TDP
350W
Boost Clock
5.1 GHz
L3 Cache
256 MB

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Intel

Core Ultra 3 105UL

Meteor Lake-PS · 7 nm · 2024

6score
3.6/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
8 / 10
TDP
15W
Boost Clock
4.2 GHz
L3 Cache
10 MB

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest desktop CPU available.

Ryzen Threadripper 7980XWinner
82
Core Ultra 3 105UL
6
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 1266.7% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#367Core i3-103256
#368Core Ultra 3 105UL6
#369Core i5-10500T6
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsRyzen Threadripper 7980XCore Ultra 3 105UL
Cores
Total Cores648
Threads12810
Base Clock3.2 GHz1.5 GHz
Boost Clock5.1 GHz4.2 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache64 MB16 MB
L3 Cache256 MB10 MB
Platform
SocketsTR51851
MemoryDDR5DDR5
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 4.0
iGPUArc Xe-LPG 48EU
Power
Base TDP350W15W
General
ArchitectureStorm PeakMeteor Lake-PS
Process5 nm7 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X wins overall for anyone needing extreme multi-core power, while the Core Ultra 3 105UL is a low-power alternative for basic tasks.

Best value

For budget/value buyers, the Core Ultra 3 105UL is the smarter pick due to its much lower power draw and cost.

When the other wins

The weaker Core Ultra 3 105UL is the right choice in a small, passively cooled office PC where low heat and noise matter more than speed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X better than the Core Ultra 3 105UL?

Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 6 out of 100), so it leads the Core Ultra 3 105UL in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core Ultra 3 105UL?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 1267% 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 7980X or the Core Ultra 3 105UL?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. 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.