AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX vs Intel Core Ultra 7 258V Comparison

The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX represent two opposite extremes of the processor spectrum. The former is a 17-watt mobile chip designed for thin-and-light laptops, while the latter is a 280-watt workstation behemoth with 64 cores. The benchmark data from the database reflects this fundamental divide, with the AMD part dominating multi-threaded workloads while the Intel chip secures a notable victory in single-threaded performance.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive victories for the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX come in the Cinebench suite, where its massive core count overshadows the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V entirely. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD processor scores 81,175 against the Intel’s 10,301, a difference of 87.3 percent. The gap is similarly stark in Cinebench R20 multi-core, where the Threadripper’s 34,093 score tops the Ultra 7’s 6,739 by 80.2 percent. Even in the older Cinebench R15 multi-core test, the AMD chip’s 8,182 result dwarfs the Intel’s 1,596.5, a 80.5 percent lead.

The single-core results paint a more nuanced picture, though the AMD part still holds the advantage in most of these tests. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Threadripper PRO 5995WX scores 11,460 versus the Ultra 7’s 1,872, a 83.7 percent margin. Cinebench R20 single-core shows a similar pattern: 4,813 for AMD against 951 for Intel, a 80.2 percent difference. The Cinebench R15 single-core test also goes to AMD, with 1,155 versus 285, a 75.3 percent lead. These results are surprising given the Intel chip’s higher boost clock, but the data is unambiguous.

The Geekbench suite provides the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V with its sole head-to-head victory. In Geekbench single-core, the Intel chip scores 2,100 against the AMD’s 1,947, a 7.9 percent advantage. This win indicates that the Lunar Lake architecture, with its higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz, has genuine single-thread efficiency advantages over the older Zen 3 design. However, in Geekbench multi-core, the Threadripper PRO 5995WX reasserts its dominance with 16,598 versus 9,325, a 43.8 percent lead. This narrower margin, compared to the Cinebench results, suggests the Geekbench workload scales less perfectly with the AMD’s 64 cores, yet the outcome remains firmly in AMD’s favor.

Of the eight recorded head-to-head benchmarks, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX wins seven, with the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V taking only the Geekbench single-core test. The average benchmark score for the Threadripper is 19,928, while the Ultra 7 posts an average of 20,454, which illustrates a fascinating anomaly: despite losing most direct comparisons, the Intel chip’s average is actually 2.6 percent higher due to the weighting of its PassMark results, which are not part of the head-to-head set.

Where Each One Wins

For multi-threaded, heavily parallel workloads, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is the clear choice. The database shows its 128 threads (64 cores) delivering roughly 4 to 8 times the performance of the Intel’s 8 threads across the Cinebench multi-core tests. This makes it suitable for rendering, scientific computing, and any task that can utilize dozens of cores. The 256 MB of L3 cache also provides a massive pool of fast memory for data-intensive server and workstation applications. The Threadripper’s eight-channel DDR4 memory support, with a bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s, further reinforces its position for memory-hungry workloads.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V wins in the single-thread Geekbench test, indicating its strength in lightly threaded applications like web browsing, office productivity, and legacy software. Its 7.9 percent lead over the Threadripper in that specific test, despite the AMD’s higher base clock, suggests the newer architecture extracts more instructions per clock. The Intel chip also has integrated Arc 140V graphics, which means it can handle display output and basic graphical acceleration without a discrete GPU, a feature the AMD workstation part completely lacks.

The Intel part’s 17-watt TDP makes it suitable for passively cooled laptops or fanless designs, while the AMD’s 280-watt TDP demands substantial cooling and power delivery. The mobile market segment for the Intel chip also implies a completely different use case: portability and battery life versus raw compute density. The data indicates that the AMD part is not merely faster, it is in a different performance class altogether, with the Intel chip’s modest average score of 20,454 placing it near rivals like the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 (20,468, delta of -0.1 percent) and AMD Ryzen 5 8500G (20,425, delta of 0.1 percent).

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures from different eras. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V uses the Lunar Lake architecture, fabricated on a 3 nm process node by TSMC. This is a modern, efficient design aimed at maximizing performance-per-watt in mobile devices. Its 8 cores and 8 threads operate with a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The cache hierarchy is designed for low latency, with 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 12 MB L3 cache.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX, in contrast, uses the Zen 3 architecture on a 7 nm process node, also fabricated by TSMC. It features 64 cores and 128 threads, operating at a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The chip is physically massive, with a die size listed as 8x 81 mm² and containing 33,200 million transistors. Its cache design is more conventional for the era: 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a substantial 256 MB of L3 cache. The AMD part’s transistor count is not available for comparison, but the die size indicates a server-class chip with massive physical area.

The memory architectures also diverge sharply. Intel’s Lunar Lake supports LPDDR5X memory on a dual-channel bus, yielding a bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. AMD’s Chagall PRO supports DDR4 on an eight-channel bus, delivering 204.8 GB/s. This gives the Threadripper a theoretical memory bandwidth advantage of roughly 50 percent, which is critical for workloads that stream large datasets. The Intel chip does not support ECC memory, while the AMD part does, a feature often essential for long-running, error-sensitive workstation tasks.

The PCIe connectivity further separates the two. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V provides Gen 5 with only 4 lanes (CPU only), suitable for a single high-speed device like an NVMe SSD. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX provides Gen 4 with 128 lanes (CPU only), enabling massive multi-GPU configurations, high-speed networking, and numerous storage devices simultaneously. The Intel chip’s socket is Intel BGA 2833, a soldered mobile package, while the AMD chip uses AMD Socket WRX8, a replaceable desktop/workstation socket.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the most stark difference: Intel offers 8 cores and 8 threads, while AMD offers 64 cores and 128 threads. The base clock favors AMD (2.70 GHz versus 2.20 GHz), but the boost clock favors Intel (4.80 GHz versus 4.50 GHz). The TDP is a major separator, with Intel at 17 watts and AMD at 280 watts. The process node also differs, with Intel on 3 nm and AMD on 7 nm. The cache configurations are dissimilar: Intel uses 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3, while AMD uses 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 256 MB L3. Memory support differs in both type (LPDDR5X versus DDR4) and channel count (dual-channel versus eight-channel), with memory bandwidth at 136.5 GB/s for Intel and 204.8 GB/s for AMD. ECC memory support is absent on Intel and present on AMD. The PCIe version and lane count differ (Gen 5, 4 lanes versus Gen 4, 128 lanes). The integrated graphics also differ: Intel has Arc 140V, while AMD has none. The market segments are Mobile versus Server/Workstation, and the sockets are Intel BGA 2833 versus AMD Socket WRX8. The release dates are 2024-09-23 for Intel and 2022-03-07 for AMD. The AMD part has a launch MSRP of $6499, while the Intel part has no recorded launch MSRP. The production status for both is listed as Active.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core performance?

A: Based on the Geekbench single-core test, the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V scores 2,100, which is 7.9 percent higher than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX’s 1,947. However, the AMD part wins all three Cinebench single-core tests, with leads ranging from 75.3 percent to 83.7 percent.

Q: How much faster is the AMD chip in multi-core work?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX leads by 80.2 percent in Cinebench R20 multi-core (34,093 versus 6,739) and by 87.3 percent in Cinebench R23 multi-core (81,175 versus 10,301). In Geekbench multi-core, its lead is 43.8 percent (16,598 versus 9,325).

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V has a TDP of 17 watts, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX has a TDP of 280 watts. This makes the Intel chip suitable for mobile devices, while the AMD chip requires a high-end workstation platform.

Q: Do these processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V does not support ECC memory. Yes. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX supports ECC memory, which is a common requirement for error-critical server and workstation deployments.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth available to each?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V supports LPDDR5X on a dual-channel bus, providing 136.5 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX supports DDR4 on an eight-channel bus, providing 204.8 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Which chip has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V includes an integrated Arc 140V GPU. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX has no integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for any display output.