Core Ultra 7 265KF
20C/20T · 5.5 GHz · 125 W · PassMark #185
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX
12C/24T · 5.4 GHz · 350 W · sTR5 · PassMark #216
Core Ultra 7 265KF takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Core Ultra 7 265KF lands at 32 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX at 31. That puts Core Ultra 7 265KF ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Core Ultra 7 265KF if…
- ✓PassMark #185 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- ✓Intel's latest architecture with on-chip NPU
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $298
Pick Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX if…
- ✓PassMark CPU Mark of 55,939 — solid multi-thread numbers
- ✓Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Core Ultra 7 265KFSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Core Ultra 7 265KF more score per dollar ($298 vs $4,000).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Core Ultra 7 265KF | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | ▲ 20 (8P + 12E) | 12 |
| Threads | 20 | ▲ 24 |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | ▲ 64 MB |
| TDP | 125 W base / 250 W turbo | 350 W |
| Socket | LGA 1851 | sTR5 |
| Class | Desktop (no integrated graphics) | — |
| PassMark rank | #185 of 5,901 | #216 of 5,901 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | ▲ 58,561 | 55,939 |
| Platform | — | WRX90 or TRX50 |
| Memory | — | 8-channel DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM, up to 2TB (on WRX90) |
| PCIe | — | 128x PCIe 5.0 + 8x PCIe 4.0 from CPU (on WRX90) |
Core Ultra 7 265KF
- +PassMark #185 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- +Intel's latest architecture with on-chip NPU
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $298
- −Requires recent-generation motherboard and DDR5 memory
- −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX
- +PassMark CPU Mark of 55,939 — solid multi-thread numbers
- +Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- −Workstation platform — overkill for gaming-only builds
- −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings
FAQ: Core Ultra 7 265KF vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX
Which is better, Core Ultra 7 265KF or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX? +
Core Ultra 7 265KF scores 32 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Core Ultra 7 265KF worth the price? +
At $298, Core Ultra 7 265KF delivers a Specdex score of 32 — strongest in passmark.
Is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX worth the price? +
At $4,000, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX delivers a Specdex score of 31 — strongest in passmark.
Does Core Ultra 7 265KF or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, Core Ultra 7 265KF or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX? +
Core Ultra 7 265KF — more score per dollar ($298 vs $4,000). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.