AMD Ryzen 5 9500F vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
85.3Single-core74.4
54.7Multi-core54.7
64.1Gamingspec-based52.1
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 9500F5 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 9500F wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.2 to 60, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+11). Intel Core Ultra 5 225F 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 9500F
- Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 74
- 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
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
- 267% higher L2 cache: 22 MB vs 6 MB
- 67% higher cores: 10 vs 6
- 25% lower process: 3 nm vs 4 nm
- 10% higher PassMark: 31,008 vs 28,087
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2025 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm+25% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | — | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 4 |
| Threads | 12+20% | 10 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+15% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+2% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 22 MB+267% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+60% | 20 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,082+8%Top 15% | 2,848Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,454Top 38% | 14,361+7%Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,893Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 16,467Top 38% |
| PassMark | 28,087Top 45% | 31,008+10%Top 37% |
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