AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
43.5Single-core92.4
40.9Multi-core75.7
86.9Gamingspec-based58.4
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D11 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 76.4 to 53.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+49) and multi-core (+35). AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D 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 5600X3D
- 300% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 24 MB
- 16% lower Base TDP: 105 W vs 125 W
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $294
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
- Stronger single-core score: 92 vs 44
- Stronger multi-core score: 76 vs 41
- 767% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 3 MB
- 133% higher cores: 14 vs 6
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 7 nm | 3 nm+57% |
| Base TDP | 105 W+16% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 159 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | — | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 14+133% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 14+17% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.2 GHz+27% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.2 GHz+18% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 26 MB+767% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+300% | 24 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,307Top 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 19,856Top 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,397Bottom 42% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,978Bottom 42% | — |
| PassMark | 21,888Bottom 40% | 43,046+97%Top 23% |
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