CPU Showdown

Ryzen Threadripper 7980XvsCore Ultra 7 265T

The Core Ultra 7 265T is an ultra-efficient desktop processor for quiet, low-power PC builds, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is a monster workstation CPU for heavy multithreaded tasks.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
64C / 128T · 350W
VS
Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
20C / 20T · 35W
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 7 265T

Arrow Lake-S · 3 nm · 2025

23score
4.5/ 5
0 votes
Cores / Threads
20 / 20
TDP
35W
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz
L3 Cache
30 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 7 265T
23
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X leads by 256.5% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#2Ryzen Threadripper 9980X86
#3Ryzen Threadripper 7980X82
#4Ryzen Threadripper 9970X64
#69Core i7-13700F23
#70Core Ultra 7 265T23
#71Core i5-13600K23
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

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

SpecsRyzen Threadripper 7980XCore Ultra 7 265T
Cores
Total Cores6420
Threads12820
Base Clock3.2 GHz1.5 GHz
Boost Clock5.1 GHz5.3 GHz
Cache
L2 Cache64 MB60 MB
L3 Cache256 MB30 MB
Platform
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
iGPUIntel® Graphics
Power
Base TDP350W35W
General
Process5 nm3 nm
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X wins overall for its massive multi-core advantage and far higher performance ceiling.

Best value

For budget/value buyers, the Core Ultra 7 265T is the smarter pick due to its much lower power draw and adequate everyday speed.

When the other wins

The Core Ultra 7 265T is the right choice for a compact, low-power office PC where extreme multi-threaded speed is not needed.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X better than the Core Ultra 7 265T?

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 7 265T in most workloads.

How much faster is the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X than the Core Ultra 7 265T?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is roughly 257% faster than the Core Ultra 7 265T overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X or the Core Ultra 7 265T?

If you want the most performance, pick the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. If the Core Ultra 7 265T 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.