amd
Brand16/32
Cores/Threads3.3GHz
Base Clock105W
TDPAMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
intel
Brand10/10
Cores/Threads3.3GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core Ultra 5 225
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
$349 • Jul 2024
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
$246 • Jan 2025
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT | Intel Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 10 |
| Threads | 32 | 10 |
| Hybrid Cores | N/A | P-Cores: 6, E-Cores: 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 33 X | 33 X |
| TDP | 105 W | 65 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 192 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 3.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 64.00 MB | 20.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU |
| Architecture | Ryzen 9 (Zen 3 (Vermeer)) | Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake) |
| Process Size | 7nm | 3nm |
| Socket | amd socket am4 | intel socket 1851 |
| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |
| Die Size | 2 mm² | 243 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 8300 million | 17800 million |
| Max Temperature | 90°C | 105°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
Comparison in Games
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It's a Tie!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
AMD • 16/32 • 3.3GHz
Intel Core Ultra 5 225
INTEL • 10/10 • 3.3GHz
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