Ryzen 5 8600G against Core Ultra 5 225
Core Ultra 5 225 leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Core Ultra 5 225 leads in games by 13%.
- The Core Ultra 5 225 has 31% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core Ultra 5 225 is 12% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- Per dollar, the Core Ultra 5 225 is the better buy: 35.6 points per $100 against 30.7.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 5 8600G | Core Ultra 5 225 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 55 | 64 | 9 ptsright |
| Gaming | 55 | 62 | 7 ptsright |
| Multi-core | 32 | 42 | 10 ptsright |
| Single-core | 78 | 87 | 9 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 30.7 | 35.6 | 16%right |
| Typical price | $179 | $180 | $1left |
| Cores | 6 | 10 | 67%right |
| Threads | 12 | 10 | 20%left |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 4.9 GHz | 2%left |
| Turbo power | 88 W | 121 W | 38%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core Ultra 5 225 | 62 vs 71 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core Ultra 5 225 | 55 vs 64 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Core Ultra 5 225 | 60 vs 68 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Core Ultra 5 225 | 57 vs 65 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Core Ultra 5 225 | 56 vs 64 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core Ultra 5 225 | 48 vs 57 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core Ultra 5 225 | 44 vs 53 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core Ultra 5 225 | 52 vs 60 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core Ultra 5 225 | 48 vs 58 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 5 8600G | Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 (Radeon 760M) | Arrow Lake |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 10 |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 65 / 88 W | 65 / 88 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Typical price | $179 | $180 |