Intel Core Ultra 5 345K
Panther Lake · 14C · 5.5 GHz
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX
64C/128T · 5.4 GHz · 350 W · sTR5 · PassMark #9
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Intel Core Ultra 5 345K lands at 84 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX at 84. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Intel Core Ultra 5 345K if…
- ✓Latest generation silicon
- ✓Improved perf-per-watt
- ✓Full modern feature set
Pick Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX if…
- ✓PassMark top-10 multi-thread performance (151,322 CPU Mark)
- ✓Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $7,999
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Intel Core Ultra 5 345KSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Intel Core Ultra 5 345K more score per dollar ($329 vs $7,999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 345K | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Panther Lake | — |
| Cores | 14 | ▲ 64 |
| Socket | LGA1851 | sTR5 |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| Threads | — | 128 |
| Base clock | — | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | — | 5.4 GHz |
| L3 cache | — | 256 MB |
| TDP | — | 350 W |
| Platform | — | WRX90 or TRX50 |
| Memory | — | 8-channel DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM, up to 2TB (on WRX90) |
| PCIe | — | 128x PCIe 5.0 + 8x PCIe 4.0 from CPU (on WRX90) |
| PassMark rank | — | #9 of 5,901 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | — | 151,322 |
Intel Core Ultra 5 345K
- +Latest generation silicon
- +Improved perf-per-watt
- +Full modern feature set
- −Premium pricing
- −Requires up-to-date platform
- −Initial stock scarcity likely
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX
- +PassMark top-10 multi-thread performance (151,322 CPU Mark)
- +Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $7,999
- −Workstation platform — overkill for gaming-only builds
FAQ: Intel Core Ultra 5 345K vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX
Which is better, Intel Core Ultra 5 345K or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX? +
Both score 84 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Intel Core Ultra 5 345K worth the price? +
At $329, Intel Core Ultra 5 345K delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in single.
Is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX worth the price? +
At $7,999, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in passmark.
Does Intel Core Ultra 5 345K or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, Intel Core Ultra 5 345K or Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX? +
Intel Core Ultra 5 345K — more score per dollar ($329 vs $7,999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.