AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX vs Intel Core i5-1345U Comparison

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and the Intel Core i5-1345U sit at opposite ends of the processor spectrum. The former is a 64-core workstation part built for massive parallel workloads, while the latter is a 10-core mobile chip designed for efficiency and portability. This analysis compares their recorded benchmark data, architecture, and specifications from the database.

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The Threadripper PRO 5995WX has 64 cores and 128 threads, while the Core i5-1345U has 10 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Threadripper PRO 5995WX has a TDP of 280 W, and the Core i5-1345U has a TDP of 15 W.

Q: Which CPU includes integrated graphics?

A: The Core i5-1345U includes Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, while the Threadripper PRO 5995WX has no integrated graphics.

Q: What are the launch MSRPs?

A: The Threadripper PRO 5995WX has a launch MSRP of $6499, and the Core i5-1345U has a launch MSRP of $309.

Q: What memory types are supported?

A: The Threadripper PRO 5995WX supports DDR4 with an eight-channel memory bus, while the Core i5-1345U supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus.

Q: What is the process node for each?

A: The Threadripper PRO 5995WX is built on a 7 nm process from TSMC, and the Core i5-1345U on a 10 nm process from Intel.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in architecture. The Threadripper PRO 5995WX uses AMD's Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Chagall PRO, and is manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 33,200 million transistors across a die size of 8x 81 mm². The Core i5-1345U uses Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-U, on a 10 nm process at Intel. No transistor count or die size is recorded for the Intel part.

Core and cache configurations differ sharply. The Threadripper has 64 cores and 128 threads, with 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a massive 256 MB of L3 cache. The Core i5 has 10 cores and 12 threads, with 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Threadripper's L3 cache is more than 20 times larger.

Memory support also separates them. The Threadripper uses DDR4 with an eight-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s, plus ECC support. The Core i5 supports both DDR4 and DDR5, but only a dual-channel bus, and has no ECC. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the Threadripper provides Gen 4 with 128 lanes (CPU only), while the Core i5 provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The Threadripper has no integrated graphics; the Core i5 includes Iris Xe Graphics 80EU.

The market segments are explicit: the Threadripper is a Server/Workstation part, while the Core i5 is a Mobile part. Their sockets reflect this: AMD Socket WRX8 versus Intel BGA 1744. The Threadripper's base clock is 2.70 GHz with a boost of 4.50 GHz; the Core i5's base clock is 1600.00 MHz with a boost of 4.70 GHz. Despite the Core i5's higher boost clock, the Threadripper's architecture and core count dominate in recorded benchmarks.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records six Cinebench comparisons, and the Threadripper PRO 5995WX wins all of them by substantial margins. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Threadripper scores 8182 against the Core i5's 1311, a 524.1% advantage. In R15 single-core, the scores are 1155 versus 240, a 381.3% lead. The R20 multi-core test shows 34093 versus 4942, a 589.9% difference, and R20 single-core shows 4813 versus 697, a 590.5% gap.

The largest delta appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core: the Threadripper scores 81175, the Core i5 scores 7724, a 950.9% difference. That means the Threadripper delivers roughly 10.5 times the multi-core score. Even in R23 single-core, where the Core i5's higher boost clock might be expected to help, the Threadripper still wins 11460 to 1724, a 564.7% margin.

These results are consistent with the overall benchmark averages. The Threadripper has an average benchmark score of 19928 and sits at the 74th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-11600H (19921, 0% delta), the Intel Core i7-11800H (19998, -0.3%), and the AMD EPYC 7713P (20024, -0.5%). The Core i5-1345U has an average score of 19411 and a 73rd percentile placement. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V (19368, 0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS (19364, 0.2%), and the Intel Core i7-10700F (19499, -0.5%). The two CPUs are close in percentile, but the Threadripper's average score is higher, and its head-to-head wins are decisive.

Specification Differences

The following table lists the fields where the two processors differ, based on the recorded data.

| Field | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX | Intel Core i5-1345U |

|-------|-----------------------------------|----------------------|

| Cores | 64 | 10 |

| Threads | 128 | 12 |

| Base clock | 2.70 GHz | 1600.00 MHz |

| Boost clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 280 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket WRX8 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Chagall PRO | Raptor Lake-U |

| Process node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 33,200 million | Not specified |

| Die size | 8x 81 mm² | Not specified |

| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 256 MB | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bus | Eight-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 204.8 GB/s | Not specified |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 128 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | None | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU |

| Market segment | Server/Workstation | Mobile |

| Release date | 2022-03-07 | 2023-01-03 |

| Launch MSRP | $6499 | $309 |

| Part number | 100-000000444 | SRMLZ |

Both processors have locked multipliers, and both are listed as Active in production status.

The Verdict

The recorded data leaves no ambiguity in raw performance: the Threadripper PRO 5995WX wins every head-to-head benchmark by a wide margin, from 381.3% in Cinebench R15 single-core to 950.9% in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Its 64 cores, 128 threads, and 256 MB of L3 cache make it a clear choice for multi-threaded rendering, simulation, and other workstation-class workloads. The Core i5-1345U, with 10 cores and 12 threads, cannot compete in these tests.

However, the Core i5-1345U has its own advantages. It includes integrated graphics, which the Threadripper lacks. Its TDP of 15 W is dramatically lower than the Threadripper's 280 W, making it suitable for battery-powered mobile systems. Its socket, Intel BGA 1744, is a mobile form factor, and its market segment is explicitly Mobile. The Threadripper is a Server/Workstation part with a much higher launch MSRP.

The choice depends on the use case. For a fixed workstation or server where power and space are not constraints, the Threadripper PRO 5995WX is the superior performer in every measured test. For a laptop or compact mobile device where low power, integrated graphics, and portability are priorities, the Core i5-1345U is the appropriate part. The data does not support the Core i5 in any performance comparison, but its feature set addresses a different set of requirements.

Where Each One Wins

The Threadripper PRO 5995WX wins in all six recorded Cinebench tests, covering both multi-core and single-core workloads. Its largest advantage is in multi-core rendering, where it achieves a 950.9% higher score in Cinebench R23 multi-core. It also leads in single-core tests, despite the Core i5's higher boost clock, by 381.3% in R15 and 564.7% in R23. For any application that scales with core count or benefits from high single-thread performance, the Threadripper is the clear winner.

The Core i5-1345U does not win any head-to-head benchmark, but it wins in the context of system design. Its integrated Iris Xe Graphics 80EU eliminates the need for a discrete GPU in basic display and media tasks. Its 15 W TDP allows for fanless or low-power cooling solutions, and its mobile socket enables thin-and-light laptop designs. The Core i5 also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offering flexibility in platform choice, though its dual-channel bus limits memory bandwidth compared to the Threadripper's eight-channel configuration.

In summary, the Threadripper PRO 5995WX is the performance leader across all recorded metrics, while the Core i5-1345U is the efficiency and mobility leader. The database shows no overlap in their intended roles: one is a high-core-count workstation processor, the other a low-power mobile processor. Users should select based on whether their priority is maximum compute throughput or portability and power economy.