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Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs Core Ultra 5 225
The Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is quite a bit slower than the Core Ultra 5 225 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $700.45 more expensive!
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X29% Score
- Up to 265% more expensive – $879.00 vs $178.55
Core Ultra 5 22566% Score
- Up to 81% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 6 years and 5 months newer
- Up to 265% cheaper – $178.55 vs $879.00
- Up to 563% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Threadshelp
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 22 more threads.
L3 Cachehelp
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 12 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has a 6% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 5 225 boosts 11% higher.
SP3r2
Sockethelp
LGA1851Colfax
Codenamehelp
Arrow Lake-SDesktop
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DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU2933 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
6400 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen Threadripper 2950X or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225. It's 128% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X on average across 100+ games, scoring 66/100 vs 29/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225 than Ryzen Threadripper 2950X?expand_more
128% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen Threadripper 2950X or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 5 225 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 66/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen Threadripper 2950X scores 29/100, Core Ultra 5 225 scores 66/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X or Core Ultra 5 225 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225 is the stronger pick at 66/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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