Ryzen 5 9600X against Core Ultra 5 225
Ryzen 5 9600X leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 5 9600X leads in games by 18%.
- Ryzen 5 9600X and Core Ultra 5 225 are level on multi-core.
- Ryzen 5 9600X and Core Ultra 5 225 are level on single-core.
- Per dollar, the Ryzen 5 9600X is the better buy: 39.3 points per $100 against 35.6.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 5 9600X | Core Ultra 5 225 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 68 | 64 | 4 ptsleft |
| Gaming | 73 | 62 | 11 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 41 | 42 | 1 ptsright |
| Single-core | 89 | 87 | 2 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 39.3 | 35.6 | 10%left |
| Typical price | $173 | $180 | $7left |
| Cores | 6 | 10 | 67%right |
| Threads | 12 | 10 | 20%left |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 4.9 GHz | 10%left |
| Turbo power | 88 W | 121 W | 38%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Ryzen 5 9600X | 73 vs 71 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Ryzen 5 9600X | 66 vs 64 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Ryzen 5 9600X | 75 vs 68 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Ryzen 5 9600X | 73 vs 65 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Ryzen 5 9600X | 72 vs 64 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Ryzen 5 9600X | 59 vs 57 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming & streaming | Ryzen 5 9600X | 65 vs 60 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 5 9600X | Core Ultra 5 225 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 5 | Arrow Lake |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 10 |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 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 | No | Yes |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Typical price | $173 | $180 |