AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
77.8Single-core83.2
75.2Multi-core70.2
94.4Gamingspec-based58.4
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D9 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 80.8 to 71.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+5). 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 9 7900X3D
- Stronger multi-core score: 75 vs 70
- 433% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 24 MB
- 100% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 6
- 71% higher threads: 24 vs 14
- 17% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 24
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
- Stronger single-core score: 83 vs 78
- 117% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 12 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 40% lower process: 3 nm vs 5 nm
- 17% higher cores: 14 vs 12
- Lower launch price: $309 vs $599
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 5 nm | 3 nm+40% |
| Base TDP | 120 W+4% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 162 W+2% | 159 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 14+17% |
| Performance cores | 12+100% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 24+71% | 14 |
| Base clock | 4.4 GHz+5% | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+8% | 5.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 26 MB+117% |
| L3 cache | 128 MB+433% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,020Top 17% | 3,040+1%Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,128+3%Top 20% | 17,575Top 23% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,908Top 29% | 2,132+12%Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 26,747+7%Top 19% | 25,066Top 20% |
| PassMark | 50,200+17%Top 17% | 43,049Top 22% |
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