AMD Ryzen 9 7900X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
77.4Single-core88.7
78.5Multi-core81.6
84.6Gamingspec-based64.4
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7900X11 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scores 79.7 against 79.4 for Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
- 113% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 30 MB
- 100% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 6
- 45% higher Max turbo power: 230 W vs 159 W
- 33% higher threads: 24 vs 18
- 17% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 24
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 89 vs 77
- Stronger multi-core score: 82 vs 79
- 150% higher L2 cache: 30 MB vs 12 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 50% higher cores: 18 vs 12
- Lower launch price: $219 vs $549
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2026 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 5 nm | 3 nm+40% |
| Base TDP | 170 W | 125 W+26% |
| Max turbo power | 230 W+45% | 159 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 18+50% |
| Performance cores | 12+100% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 24+33% | 18 |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+12% | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+6% | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 30 MB+150% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+113% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | 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 9 7900X | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,880Top 27% | 3,182+10%Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,500Top 18% | 20,692+12%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,000Top 23% | 2,261+13%Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 29,000Top 17% | 30,867+6%Top 15% |
| PassMark | 52,500+2%Top 14% | 51,560Top 16% |
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