Ryzen Threadripper 7980XvsCore Ultra 5 245
The Core Ultra 5 245 is a sensible, affordable desktop chip for everyday computing and light gaming, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a monstrous workstation processor built for heavy rendering, simulation, and multi-tasking.
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
Storm Peak · 5 nm · 2023
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Core Ultra 5 245
Arrow Lake-S · 3 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 7980X wins overall for heavy workloads, but the Core Ultra 5 245 is the practical choice for everyday users.
The Core Ultra 5 245 offers better value for typical desktop tasks, costing far less than the extreme Threadripper.
The Core Ultra 5 245 is the right choice for a budget gaming or office PC where you don't need the Threadripper's massive multi-core power.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X better than the Core Ultra 5 245?
Overall the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is the stronger processor: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (82 vs 23 out of 100), so it leads the Core Ultra 5 245 in most workloads.
How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core Ultra 5 245?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 257% faster than the Core Ultra 5 245 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X or the Core Ultra 5 245?
If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. 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.