Ryzen 5 7600X3D against Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
Core Ultra 5 250K Plus leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 5 7600X3D leads in games by 11%.
- The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus has 106% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is 29% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- Per dollar, the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is the better buy: 35.5 points per $100 against 28.8.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 5 7600X3D | Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 65 | 78 | 13 ptsright |
| Gaming | 81 | 73 | 8 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 34 | 70 | 36 ptsright |
| Single-core | 73 | 94 | 21 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 28.8 | 35.5 | 23%right |
| Typical price | $226 | $220 | $6right |
| Cores | 6 | 18 | 200%right |
| Threads | 12 | 18 | 50%right |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.3 GHz | 13%right |
| Turbo power | 88 W | 159 W | 81%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | 62 vs 85 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | 56 vs 81 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | 74 vs 79 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | 75 vs 77 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Content creation | Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | 53 vs 77 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | 47 vs 75 on the 3D & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | 63 vs 76 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | 50 vs 78 on the AI & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 5 7600X3D | Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 X3D | Arrow Lake Refresh |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 18 / 18 |
| Base clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 65 / 88 W | 125 / 159 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Typical price | $226 | $220 |