Ryzen 5 7600X against Core Ultra 5 225F
Core Ultra 5 225F leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 5 7600X leads in games by 8%.
- The Core Ultra 5 225F has 17% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core Ultra 5 225F is 21% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 5 7600X | Core Ultra 5 225F | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 59 | 64 | 5 ptsright |
| Gaming | 67 | 62 | 5 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 36 | 42 | 6 ptsright |
| Single-core | 72 | 87 | 15 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 36.2 | 38.8 | 7%right |
| Typical price | $163 | $165 | $2left |
| Cores | 6 | 10 | 67%right |
| Threads | 12 | 10 | 20%left |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 4.9 GHz | 8%left |
| Turbo power | 142 W | 121 W | 17%right |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core Ultra 5 225F | 61 vs 71 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core Ultra 5 225F | 55 vs 64 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Core Ultra 5 225F | 65 vs 68 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Heavy gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Content creation | Core Ultra 5 225F | 51 vs 57 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core Ultra 5 225F | 46 vs 53 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core Ultra 5 225F | 57 vs 60 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core Ultra 5 225F | 50 vs 58 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 5 7600X | Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Arrow Lake |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 10 |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 105 / 142 W | 65 / 121 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | No |
| Cooler in the box | No | Yes |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Typical price | $163 | $165 |