Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600F
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We compared two CPUs: the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600F. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus features 18 cores and 18 threads with a maximum clock speed of 5.3 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has 6 cores and 12 threads with a maximum clock speed of 4.4 GHz. Let's see which CPU performs better in terms of benchmarks and specifications.
Why Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is better than AMD Ryzen 5 5600F
- Released about 4 years and 11 months later
- Supports newer PCIe version 5.04.0 vs 4.0
- 200% more cores (18 cores vs 6 cores)
- Geekbench 6 shows 52% faster single-core and 143% faster multi-core performance
- 128% higher memory bandwidth (115.2 GB/s vs 50.6 GB/s)
- More advanced 3nm manufacturing process (vs 7nm)
- Uses newer DDR5 memory compared to older DDR4
- 20% higher CPU boost clock (5.3 GHz vs 4.4 GHz)
Why AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is better than Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
- 7% larger L3 cache (32 MB vs 30MB)
- Lower power consumption (120 W vs 125W)
Performance Scores
Single-Core Score
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
92
AMD Ryzen 5 5600F
61
Multi-Core Score
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
91
AMD Ryzen 5 5600F
31
Total Score
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
91
AMD Ryzen 5 5600F
46
Geekbench 6
Single-Core
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus +52%
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
3,159
AMD Ryzen 5 5600F
2,081
Multi-Core
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus +143%
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
21,498
AMD Ryzen 5 5600F
8,839
| Single-Core | 3,159 | 2,081 |
| Multi-Core | 21,498 | 8,839 |
Cinebench R23
Single-Core
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus +123%
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
3,231
AMD Ryzen 5 5600F
1,449
Multi-Core
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus +99%
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
21,073
AMD Ryzen 5 5600F
10,573
| Single-Core | 3,231 | 1,449 |
| Multi-Core | 21,073 | 10,573 |
General Info
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Launch Date | March 2026 | April 2021 |
| Generation | Series 2 | Ryzen 5000 Series |
| Codename | Arrow Lake | Vermeer |
| Type | Desktop Processor | Desktop Processor |
| Class | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Unlocked Multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Architecture | - | Zen 3 |
| Lithography | 3 nm | 7 nm (TSMC) |
CPU
| Total Cores | 18 | 6 |
| Total Threads | 18 | 12 |
| Performance Cores | 6 | - |
| Performance Threads | 6 | - |
| Efficient Cores | 12 | - |
| Efficient Threads | 12 | - |
| P-Core Base Frequency | 4.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| P-Core Max Turbo Frequency | 5.3 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| E-Core Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz | - |
| E-Core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz | - |
| L1 Cache | - | 384 KB |
| L2 Cache | 30MB | 3 MB |
| L3 Cache | 30MB (Shared) | 32 MB |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR5-7200 | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Size | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Max Bandwidth | 115.2 GB/s | 50.6 GB/s |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | Yes | Yes |
GPU
| Integrated GPU | Intel Arc iGPU | None |
| GPU Base Frequency | 300 MHz | - |
| GPU Max Frequency | 2.0 GHz | - |
| Max Resolution HDMI | 4k @ 60Hz, 8k @ 60Hz | - |
| Max Resolution DP | 8k @ 60Hz | - |
| 4K Support | Yes | - |
CPU Technologies
| Virtualization | Supported | Supported |
| Multithreading (SMT) | Supported | Supported |
| AES Encryption | Supported | Supported |
| AVX / AVX2 | Supported | Supported |
Power & I/O
| Socket | FCLGA1851 | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
| PCIe Version | 5.0, 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 20 |
| Base TDP (PL1) | 125W | 120 W |
| Max Turbo Power (PL2) | 159W | - |
| Max Temperature | 105°C | 95 °C |
| Instruction Set | x86-64 | x86-64 |