AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
93Single-core74.4
99Multi-core54.7
85.2Gamingspec-based52.1
14 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X6 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 93.7 to 60, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+44) and single-core (+19). 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 9950X
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 74
- Stronger multi-core score: 99 vs 55
- 220% higher threads: 32 vs 10
- 220% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 20 MB
- 167% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 6
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
- 62% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 170 W
- 38% higher L2 cache: 22 MB vs 16 MB
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
- 25% lower process: 3 nm vs 4 nm
- Lower launch price: $165 vs $649
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm+25% |
| Base TDP | 170 W | 65 W+62% |
| Max turbo power | 230 W+90% | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+60% | 10 |
| Performance cores | 16+167% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 32+220% | 10 |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+30% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz+16% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 16 MB | 22 MB+38% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+220% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,400+19%Top 2% | 2,848Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,000+60%Top 2% | 14,361Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,280+20%Top 4% | 1,893Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 42,000+155%Top 5% | 16,467Top 38% |
| PassMark | 66,500+114%Top 4% | 31,008Top 37% |
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