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

Key Findings

All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF 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 245KF

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

245KF

4,790

Multi-Thread Performance

9600X

30,100

245KF

44,396

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

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

9600X

Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF

245KF

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor

9600X

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

245KF

⚡Base Clock

3.9 GHz

9600X

N/A

245KF

🚀Turbo Clock

5.4 GHz

9600X

N/A

245KF

💻Cores/Threads

6 Threads: 12

9600X

N/A

245KF

🔌Socket

AM5

9600X

FCLGA1851

245KF

⚡TDP

65 W

9600X

125 W

245KF

💾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

245KF

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

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

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