AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
77.8Single-core88.7
75.2Multi-core81.6
94.4Gamingspec-based64.4
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D12 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D scores 80.8 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 7900X3D
- 327% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 30 MB
- 100% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 6
- 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 78
- Stronger multi-core score: 82 vs 75
- 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 $599
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2026 |
| 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 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 18+50% |
| Performance cores | 12+100% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 24+33% | 18 |
| Base clock | 4.4 GHz+5% | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+6% | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 30 MB+150% |
| L3 cache | 128 MB+327% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | 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 7900X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,020Top 17% | 3,182+5%Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,128Top 20% | 20,692+14%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,908Top 29% | 2,261+19%Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 26,747Top 19% | 30,867+15%Top 15% |
| PassMark | 50,200Top 17% | 51,560+3%Top 16% |
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