AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
85.2Single-core88.7
64.7Multi-core81.6
91.9Gamingspec-based64.4
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D13 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.4 to 77.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+17) and single-core (+4). AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 9800X3D
- 220% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 30 MB
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 17% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 24
- 12% higher Base clock: 4.7 GHz vs 4.2 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 89 vs 85
- Stronger multi-core score: 82 vs 65
- 275% higher L2 cache: 30 MB vs 8 MB
- 125% higher cores: 18 vs 8
- 58% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,867 vs 19,500
- Lower launch price: $219 vs $479
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2026 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm+25% |
| Base TDP | 120 W+4% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 162 W+2% | 159 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 18+125% |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 16 | 18+13% |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+12% | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.3 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 30 MB+275% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+220% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,150Top 11% | 3,182+1%Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,500Top 18% | 20,692+12%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,130Top 18% | 2,261+6%Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500Top 28% | 30,867+58%Top 15% |
| PassMark | 40,000Top 25% | 51,560+29%Top 16% |
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