Core Ultra 5 228V vs Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Core Ultra 5 228V
Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 228V
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 228V | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($295) | ✅ More affordable ($116) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Lunar Lake (2024) / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 228V | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+152%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($295) | ✅ More affordable ($116) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 228V and Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Core Ultra 5 228V
The Core Ultra 5 228V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 2.5 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2833. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 16,955 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 16,829 points. Launch price was $549.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 5 228V packs 8 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 228V versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 228V (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 228V uses the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture (3 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 228V scores 16,955 against the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X's 16,829 — a 0.7% lead for the Core Ultra 5 228V. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 228V vs 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 228V | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+13% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.8 GHz+81% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 32 MB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB (per core)+400% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-79% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Lunar Lake (2024) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 16,955 | 16,829 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 9,932 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,585 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,053 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 5 228V uses the FCBGA2833 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses SP3r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 228V | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2833 | SP3r2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5X-8533 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Core Ultra 5 228V) / not specified (Ryzen Threadripper 1900X). The Core Ultra 5 228V includes integrated graphics (Arc 130V), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 228V | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Arc 130V | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
Value Analysis
The Core Ultra 5 228V launched at $295 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X debuted at $549. At current prices ($295 vs $116), the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is $179 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Ultra 5 228V delivers 57.5 pts/$ vs 145.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X — making the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X the 86.5% better value option.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 228V | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $295-46% | $549 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $295 | $116-61% |
| Performance per Dollar | 57.5 | 145.1+152% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2017 |
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