AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
64.2Single-core74.4
46.1Multi-core54.7
47.4Gamingspec-based52.1
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 8600G12 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F wins this desktop processor face-off, 60 to 51.8, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+10) and multi-core (+9). AMD Ryzen 5 8600G 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 8600G
- 30% higher Base clock: 4.3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz
- 20% higher threads: 12 vs 10
- 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 64
- Stronger multi-core score: 55 vs 46
- 267% higher L2 cache: 22 MB vs 6 MB
- 67% higher cores: 10 vs 6
- 38% higher Max turbo power: 121 W vs 88 W
- Lower launch price: $165 vs $229
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm+25% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 121 W+38% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 12+20% | 10 |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+30% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+2% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 22 MB+267% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 20 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 760M (8 CU RDNA 3) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,800 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,848Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,361Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790Top 42% | 1,893+6%Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,898Bottom 51% | 16,467+18%Top 38% |
| PassMark | 25,191Bottom 48% | 31,008+23%Top 37% |
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