Ryzen 7 7700X against Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
Core Ultra 5 250K Plus leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus leads in games by 3%.
- The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus has 49% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is 12% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus typically costs $23 less.
- Per dollar, the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is the better buy: 37.1 points per $100 against 29.2.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 7 7700X | Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 68 | 78 | 10 ptsright |
| Gaming | 71 | 73 | 2 ptsright |
| Multi-core | 47 | 70 | 23 ptsright |
| Single-core | 84 | 94 | 10 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 29.2 | 37.1 | 27%right |
| Typical price | $233 | $210 | $23right |
| Cores | 8 | 18 | 125%right |
| Threads | 16 | 18 | 13%right |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.3 GHz | 2%left |
| Turbo power | 142 W | 159 W | 12%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | 72 vs 85 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | 66 vs 81 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | 73 vs 79 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | 71 vs 77 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | 71 vs 76 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | 61 vs 77 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | 57 vs 75 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | 65 vs 76 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | 61 vs 78 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 7 7700X | Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Arrow Lake Refresh |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 18 / 18 |
| Base clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 105 / 142 W | 125 / 159 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Typical price | $233 | $210 |