AMD Ryzen 9 5900X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225
53.7Single-core81.2
61.1Multi-core53.9
79.6Gamingspec-based52.1
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5900X10 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X wins this desktop processor face-off, 63.5 to 61.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+7). Intel Core Ultra 5 225 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 9 5900X
- Stronger multi-core score: 61 vs 54
- 220% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 20 MB
- 140% higher threads: 24 vs 10
- 100% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 6
- 28% higher PassMark: 38,887 vs 30,359
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 225
- Stronger single-core score: 81 vs 54
- 267% higher L2 cache: 22 MB vs 6 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 57% lower process: 3 nm vs 7 nm
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- Lower launch price: $183 vs $549
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2025 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 7 nm | 3 nm+57% |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W+17% | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12+20% | 10 |
| Performance cores | 12+100% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 24+140% | 10 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+12% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.9 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 22 MB+267% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+220% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,800 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,100Top 47% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,500Top 38% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,568Bottom 47% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 20,634Top 28% | — |
| PassMark | 38,887+28%Top 26% | 30,359Top 39% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,465Bottom 47% | 4,411+27%Top 22% |
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