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.
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
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 7980X wins overall for anyone needing extreme multi-core power, while the Core Ultra 3 105UL is a low-power alternative for basic tasks.
For budget/value buyers, the Core Ultra 3 105UL is the smarter pick due to its much lower power draw and cost.
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.
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.