AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
86.9Single-core83.2
65.6Multi-core70.2
94.4Gamingspec-based58.4
9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D6 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.2 to 71.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+4). Intel Core Ultra 5 245K 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 9850X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 87 vs 83
- 300% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 24 MB
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 14% higher threads: 16 vs 14
- 12% higher Base clock: 4.7 GHz vs 4.2 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
- Stronger multi-core score: 70 vs 66
- 225% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 8 MB
- 75% higher cores: 14 vs 8
- 25% lower process: 3 nm vs 4 nm
- Lower launch price: $309 vs $499
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2024 |
| 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 9850X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 14+75% |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 16+14% | 14 |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+12% | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+8% | 5.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 26 MB+225% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+300% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,040Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,575Top 23% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,221+4%Top 12% | 2,132Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 23,204Top 25% | 25,066+8%Top 20% |
| PassMark | 41,305Top 24% | 43,049+4%Top 22% |
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