amd
Brand12/24
Cores/Threads4.4GHz
Base Clock120W
TDPAMD Ryzen 9 9900X
intel
Brand14/14
Cores/Threads3.4GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core Ultra 5 235
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
$499 • Aug 2024
Intel Core Ultra 5 235
$257 • Jan 2025
Intel Core Ultra 5 235
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 14 |
| Threads | 24 | 14 |
| Hybrid Cores | N/A | P-Cores: 6, E-Cores: 8 |
| Base Clock | 4.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.6 GHz | 5.0 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 44 X | 34 X |
| TDP | 120 W | 65 W |
| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 80 KB | 192 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.00 MB | 3.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 64.00 MB | 24.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | Radeon Graphics | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU |
| Architecture | Ryzen 9 (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) | Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake) |
| Process Size | 4nm | 3nm |
| Socket | amd socket am5 | intel socket 1851 |
| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |
| Die Size | 2 mm² | 243 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 16630 million | 17800 million |
| Max Temperature | 95°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 9900X
Intel Core Ultra 5 235
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
Intel Core Ultra 5 235
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
Intel Core Ultra 5 235
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
Intel Core Ultra 5 235
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
Intel Core Ultra 5 235
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 9900X
Intel Core Ultra 5 235
Comparison in Games
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AMD Ryzen 9 9900X Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
AMD • 12/24 • 4.4GHz
Intel Core Ultra 5 235
INTEL • 14/14 • 3.4GHz
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