Core Ultra 5 225H vs Ryzen 5 5600X: specs and benchmark comparison
Short verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 225H leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
Compare with AIMulti-thread performance
A +22.1%Intel Core Ultra 5 225H leads in this scenario (up to 22.1% in comparable benchmarks).
No comparable benchmarks yet: single-thread performance, gaming (cpu-bound scenarios), power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where Core Ultra 5 225H is better4
Blender Benchmark 5.1.1 22.1% faster198 samples/min vs 162 samples/min
Cores 8 more14 (4P + 10E) vs 6
Threads 2 more14 vs 12
Official memory speed 3,200 MT/s more6,400 MT/s vs 3,200 MT/s
Where Ryzen 5 5600X is better1
L3 cache 14 MB more32 MB vs 18 MB
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions. Laptop chip results depend on the laptop model: its maker sets the power limit and cooling.
- A ahead by 22.1%
Blender Benchmark 5.1.1
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Core Ultra 5 225H198.3 samples/minRyzen 5 5600X162.4 samples/minPosition among tested models (39)
B · 162A · 1980200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is ahead by 22.1% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
198.3 samples/min · community measurement, sample 20 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 20 submissions (1 outliers excluded), interquartile range 187.87–225.26; submissions 2026-04-23 to 2026-07-16; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
- B · AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
162.4 samples/min · community measurement, sample 35 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 35 submissions (2 outliers excluded), interquartile range 154.14–172.47; submissions 2026-04-18 to 2026-09-30; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Reference results (36)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 235.8 | 142.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 194.8 | 151.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 187.7 | 161.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 201.4 | 146.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 203.8 | 136.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 228.6 | 162.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81CPU, bmw27 (CPU) | — | 216.5 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83CPU, bmw27 (CPU) | — | 202.9 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, bmw27 (CPU) | — | 233.3 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1CPU, bmw27 (CPU) | — | 267 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81CPU, classroom (CPU) | — | 608.8 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83CPU, classroom (CPU) | — | 662.1 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, classroom (CPU) | — | 590.7 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1CPU, classroom (CPU) | — | 623 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81CPU, fishy_cat (CPU) | — | 310.1 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, fishy_cat (CPU) | — | 298 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1CPU, fishy_cat (CPU) | — | 297.7 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, koro (CPU) | — | 448.5 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1CPU, koro (CPU) | — | 449.6 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, pavillon_barcelona (CPU) | — | 624.9 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1CPU, pavillon_barcelona (CPU) | — | 621 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, victor (CPU) | — | 991.5 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1CPU, victor (CPU) | — | 983.3 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.0.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 170 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 160.9 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.2CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 163.9 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 160.4 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 163 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 165.3 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 158.8 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 149.9 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 152 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 148.2 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 150.6 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 140.6 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 149.7 | no pair |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
Chip maker values. The laptop maker sets the power limit and clocks in each laptop.
| Specification | A · Core Ultra 5 225H | B · Ryzen 5 5600X | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 14 (4P + 10E) | 6 | A: 8 more |
| Threads | 14 | 12 | A: 2 more |
| Base clockFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown. | 1.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz | B: 2 GHz more |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | 4.9 GHz | 4.6 GHz | A: 0.3 GHz more |
| Unlocked multiplier | no data | yes | no data for A |
| Cache | |||
| L2 cache | no data | 3 MB | no data for A |
| L3 cache | 18 MB | 32 MB | B: 14 MB more |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | FCBGA2049 | AM4 | differs |
| Process node | no data | TSMC 7 nm FinFET | no data for A |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | DDR5, LPDDR5/x | DDR4 | differs |
| Memory channels | 2 | no data | no data for B |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | 6,400 MT/s | 3,200 MT/s | A: 3,200 MT/s more |
| Max memory capacity | 128 GB | no data | no data for B |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 28 lanes | PCIe 4.0 | differs |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Arc 130T GPU | none | differs |
| Power | |||
| TDP (AMD method)AMD TDP, AMD PPT, Intel Base Power (PL1) and Max Turbo Power (PL2) are different metrics and are not compared with each other. For laptop CPUs, the laptop maker configures the TDP. | no data | 65 W | no data for A |
| Processor Base Power (Intel) | 28 W | no data | no data for B |
| Maximum Turbo Power (Intel) | 115 W | no data | no data for B |
| Minimum Assured Power (Intel)The lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power. | 20 W | no data | no data for B |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A14 (4P + 10E)
B6
A: 8 moreCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
A14
B12
A: 2 moreBase clock
A1.7 GHz
B3.7 GHz
B: 2 GHz moreFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown.
Max clock (Boost/Turbo)
A4.9 GHz
B4.6 GHz
A: 0.3 GHz moreUnlocked multiplier
Ano data
Byes
no data for A
Cache
L2 cache
Ano data
B3 MB
no data for AL3 cache
A18 MB
B32 MB
B: 14 MB more
Platform
Socket
AFCBGA2049
BAM4
differsProcess node
Ano data
BTSMC 7 nm FinFET
no data for A
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
ADDR5, LPDDR5/x
BDDR4
differsMemory channels
A2
Bno data
no data for BOfficial memory speed
A6,400 MT/s
B3,200 MT/s
A: 3,200 MT/s moreFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
A128 GB
Bno data
no data for BPCI Express
APCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 28 lanes
BPCIe 4.0
differsIntegrated graphics
AIntel Arc 130T GPU
Bnone
differs
Power
TDP (AMD method)
Ano data
B65 W
no data for AAMD TDP, AMD PPT, Intel Base Power (PL1) and Max Turbo Power (PL2) are different metrics and are not compared with each other. For laptop CPUs, the laptop maker configures the TDP.
Processor Base Power (Intel)
A28 W
Bno data
no data for BMaximum Turbo Power (Intel)
A115 W
Bno data
no data for BMinimum Assured Power (Intel)
A20 W
Bno data
no data for BThe lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power.
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
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Questions and answers
Do Intel Core Ultra 5 225H and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X fit the same motherboard?
No: Intel Core Ultra 5 225H uses FCBGA2049, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600X uses AM4.
How many cores and threads do Intel Core Ultra 5 225H and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X have?
Intel Core Ultra 5 225H: 14 cores / 14 threads. AMD Ryzen 5 5600X: 6 cores / 12 threads (manufacturer data).
Do these CPUs have integrated graphics?
Intel Core Ultra 5 225H: Intel Arc 130T GPU. AMD Ryzen 5 5600X: no.
Which is faster: Intel Core Ultra 5 225H or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X?
Intel Core Ultra 5 225H leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
See also
Data sources (4)
- Intel — specifications of Intel Core Ultra 5 225Hchecked November 7, 2026
- AMD — specifications of AMD Ryzen 5 5600Xchecked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.81, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.83, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.90, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.90.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.0.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.2, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.3.0checked November 14, 2026
- Wikipedia (English) — release date and launch pricechecked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.