AMD Ryzen 7 7700X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
74.9Single-core74.4
61.2Multi-core54.7
66.6Gamingspec-based52.1
12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7700X8 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.6 to 60, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+7) and single-core (+1). 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 7 7700X
- Stronger multi-core score: 61 vs 55
- 60% higher threads: 16 vs 10
- 60% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 20 MB
- 36% higher Base clock: 4.5 GHz vs 3.3 GHz
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
- 175% higher L2 cache: 22 MB vs 8 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 40% lower process: 3 nm vs 5 nm
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- 25% higher cores: 10 vs 8
- Lower launch price: $165 vs $399
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2025 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 5 nm | 3 nm+40% |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W+17% | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 16+60% | 10 |
| Base clock | 4.5 GHz+36% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+10% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 22 MB+175% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+60% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,780Top 30% | 2,848+2%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,000+11%Top 27% | 14,361Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,970+4%Top 25% | 1,893Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500+18%Top 28% | 16,467Top 38% |
| PassMark | 36,500+18%Top 32% | 31,008Top 37% |
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