CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245K

Key Findings

All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K shows superior performance with a 47.5% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has the highest core count with 6 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2024

Market Position

338th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs23rd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs113th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core Ultra 5 245K

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2024

Market Position

179th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs5th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs49th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9600X

4,587

245K

4,790

Multi-Thread Performance

9600X

30,100

245K

44,396

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245K

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

9600X

Intel Core Ultra 5 245K

245K

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor

9600X

Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 5 245KF

245K

⚡Base Clock

3.9 GHz

9600X

N/A

245K

🚀Turbo Clock

5.4 GHz

9600X

N/A

245K

💻Cores/Threads

6 Threads: 12

9600X

N/A

245K

🔌Socket

AM5

9600X

FCLGA1851

245K

⚡TDP

65 W

9600X

125 W

245K

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB

9600X

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 64 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 3072 KBL3 Cache: 24 MB

245K

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Core Ultra 5 245K compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K leads in single-thread performance, which is crucial for gaming and everyday tasks.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K drawing more power under load (125W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.