AMD Ryzen 5 3600X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
36.5Single-core74.4
37.4Multi-core54.7
60.3Gamingspec-based52.1
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 3600X14 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F wins this desktop processor face-off, 60 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+38) and multi-core (+17). AMD Ryzen 5 3600X still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- 60% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 20 MB
- 20% higher threads: 12 vs 10
- 15% higher Base clock: 3.8 GHz vs 3.3 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
- Stronger single-core score: 74 vs 37
- Stronger multi-core score: 55 vs 37
- 633% higher L2 cache: 22 MB vs 3 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 99% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,361 vs 7,200
- Lower launch price: $165 vs $249
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2025 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 7 nm | 3 nm+57% |
| Base TDP | 95 W | 65 W+32% |
| Max turbo power | 128 W+6% | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 12+20% | 10 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+15% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.9 GHz+11% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 22 MB+633% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+60% | 20 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,490Bottom 28% | 2,848+91%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,200Bottom 40% | 14,361+99%Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,290Bottom 33% | 1,893+47%Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,700Bottom 35% | 16,467+70%Top 38% |
| PassMark | 18,400Bottom 32% | 31,008+69%Top 37% |
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