CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF

Key Findings

  • All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X shows superior performance with a 23.5% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X has the highest core count with 12 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
120th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs15th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs29th 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

9900X
4,690
245KF
4,790

Multi-Thread Performance

9900X
54,846
245KF
44,396

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
9900X
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
245KF
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 12-Core Processor
9900X
Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 5 245KF
245KF
⚡Base Clock
4.4 GHz
9900X
N/A
245KF
🚀Turbo Clock
5.6 GHz
9900X
N/A
245KF
💻Cores/Threads
12 Threads: 24
9900X
N/A
245KF
🔌Socket
AM5
9900X
FCLGA1851
245KF
⚡TDP
120 W
9900X
125 W
245KF
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 12 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 12 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 12 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
9900X
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 9 9900X 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 120W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.