AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
93Single-core83.2
99Multi-core70.2
85.2Gamingspec-based58.4
13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X5 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 93.7 to 71.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+29) and single-core (+10). 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 9950X
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 83
- Stronger multi-core score: 99 vs 70
- 167% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 6
- 167% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 24 MB
- 129% higher threads: 32 vs 14
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
- 63% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 16 MB
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
- 26% lower Base TDP: 125 W vs 170 W
- 25% lower process: 3 nm vs 4 nm
- Lower launch price: $309 vs $649
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm+25% |
| 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 9950X | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+14% | 14 |
| Performance cores | 16+167% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 32+129% | 14 |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+2% | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz+10% | 5.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | 16 MB | 26 MB+63% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+167% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 245K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,400+12%Top 2% | 3,040Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,000+31%Top 2% | 17,575Top 23% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,280+7%Top 4% | 2,132Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 42,000+68%Top 5% | 25,066Top 20% |
| PassMark | 66,500+54%Top 4% | 43,049Top 22% |
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