AMD Ryzen 9 5950X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
55.8Single-core74.4
72.6Multi-core54.7
80.2Gamingspec-based52.1
10 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5950X9 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 69.5 to 60, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+18). 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 9 5950X
- Stronger multi-core score: 73 vs 55
- 220% higher threads: 32 vs 10
- 220% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 20 MB
- 167% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 6
- 73% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 28,500 vs 16,467
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
- Stronger single-core score: 74 vs 56
- 175% higher L2 cache: 22 MB vs 8 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: $165 vs $799
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+60% | 10 |
| Performance cores | 16+167% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 32+220% | 10 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz+3% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 22 MB+175% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+220% | 20 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,130Top 44% | 2,848+34%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,400+7%Top 30% | 14,361Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,640Top 48% | 1,893+15%Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 28,500+73%Top 18% | 16,467Top 38% |
| PassMark | 45,700+47%Top 22% | 31,008Top 37% |
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