Ryzen Threadripper 1900X vs Core Ultra 5 228V
Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Core Ultra 5 228V
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 228V
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Core Ultra 5 228V |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($116) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($295) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Lunar Lake (2024) / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Core Ultra 5 228V |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+152%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($116) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($295) |
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 Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and Core Ultra 5 228V
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, matching the Core Ultra 5 228V's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X versus 4.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 228V — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 228V (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 228V uses Lunar Lake (2024) (3 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X scores 16,829 against the Core Ultra 5 228V's 16,955 — a 0.7% lead for the Core Ultra 5 228V. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X vs 8 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 228V.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Core Ultra 5 228V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.5 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+81% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB+300% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core)+400% |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm-79% |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Lunar Lake (2024) |
| PassMark | 16,829 | 16,955 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 9,932 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,585 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 10,053 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X uses the SP3r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core Ultra 5 228V uses FCBGA2833 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Core Ultra 5 228V |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | SP3r2 | FCBGA2833 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | LPDDR5X-8533 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Threadripper 1900X) / Yes (Core Ultra 5 228V). The Core Ultra 5 228V includes integrated graphics (Arc 130V), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Core Ultra 5 228V |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Arc 130V |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen Threadripper 1900X launched at $549 MSRP, while the Core Ultra 5 228V debuted at $295. At current prices ($116 vs $295), the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X is $179 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X delivers 145.1 pts/$ vs 57.5 pts/$ for the Core Ultra 5 228V — making the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X the 86.5% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen Threadripper 1900X | Core Ultra 5 228V |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $549 | $295-46% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $116-61% | $295 |
| Performance per Dollar | 145.1+152% | 57.5 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2024 |
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