AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data positions the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T as the dominant processor in this comparison. The Core Ultra 5 225T holds an average benchmark score of 30468, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE, by contrast, sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0. This percentile gap indicates that the Intel part delivers substantially higher performance across the tested workloads.

The Core Ultra 5 225T achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21971 and a single-core score of 3101. The Ryzen 3 5305GE has no recorded benchmark entries in the database, meaning all comparative analysis must rely on architectural and specification differences. The data shows no wins for the AMD part in any head-to-head test, as the head-to-head benchmark table is empty and the win count for the Ryzen 3 5305GE is zero.

For workloads that stress multi-threaded performance, such as rendering or compilation, the Core Ultra 5 225T delivers 10 cores and 10 threads, while the Ryzen 3 5305GE offers 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel processor also boosts to 4.90 GHz compared to 4.20 GHz for the AMD part. The Intel chip uses DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, double the 51.2 GB/s of the Ryzen's DDR4 support.

The Ryzen 3 5305GE does present a lower 35 W TDP against the Intel part's 65 W TDP, which suggests lower power draw in thermally constrained systems. The AMD processor also features an unlocked multiplier, enabling manual overclocking, whereas the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has a locked multiplier. The AMD chip uses the AM4 socket, which may offer platform compatibility with existing motherboards, while the Intel part requires Socket 1851.

The data indicates that the Core Ultra 5 225T is the appropriate choice for users prioritizing raw performance, particularly in multi-core and single-threaded workloads. The Ryzen 3 5305GE would only be preferable in scenarios where the lower 35 W TDP or the unlocked multiplier is the deciding factor, or where the AM4 platform is already in place.

FAQ

Q: How does the Core Ultra 5 225T compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225T scores 30468 on average. It sits 0.2% above the Intel Core i9-11980HK (30422), 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS (30390), and 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U (30364). It trails the Intel Core i5-13600H (30548) by 0.3%.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads.

Q: What memory types do these processors support?

A: The Ryzen 3 5305GE supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration and a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Core Ultra 5 225T supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

Q: Are either of these processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: The Ryzen 3 5305GE has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking. The Core Ultra 5 225T has a locked multiplier.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Ryzen 3 5305GE has a TDP of 35 W. The Core Ultra 5 225T has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: When was each processor released?

A: The Ryzen 3 5305GE was released on 2025-02-23. The Core Ultra 5 225T was released on 2024-12-31.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different architectural approaches. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename, fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses the Arrow Lake architecture under the Arrow Lake-S codename, fabricated on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC.

The transistor counts diverge considerably. The Ryzen 3 5305GE contains 10,700 million transistors on a die size of 180 mm². The Core Ultra 5 225T contains 17,800 million transistors on a die size of 243 mm². The Intel part uses a denser process node and a larger die, which correlates with its higher core count and cache allocation.

Cache hierarchies differ in both capacity and organization. The Ryzen 3 5305GE has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 225T has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor provides substantially more cache at every level, which typically benefits memory-intensive workloads.

The integrated graphics solutions also differ. The Ryzen 3 5305GE uses Radeon Vega 6 graphics. The Core Ultra 5 225T uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU. Both are integrated solutions, but they belong to different graphics architectures.

The memory controller designs reflect the generational gap. The Ryzen 3 5305GE supports DDR4, while the Core Ultra 5 225T supports DDR5. The memory bandwidth difference is stark: 51.2 GB/s for the AMD part versus 102.4 GB/s for the Intel part. The PCIe capabilities also differ, with the Ryzen offering Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only) and the Intel offering Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

Neither processor supports ECC memory. Both target the desktop market segment. The Ryzen 3 5305GE uses the AMD Socket AM4, while the Core Ultra 5 225T uses Intel Socket 1851.

Specification Differences

The base clock speeds differ: the Ryzen 3 5305GE runs at 3.60 GHz, while the Core Ultra 5 225T runs at 2.50 GHz. The boost clocks invert this relationship: the Ryzen reaches 4.20 GHz, while the Intel part reaches 4.90 GHz. The Intel processor has a higher peak frequency by 0.70 GHz.

Core and thread counts show the clearest separation. The Ryzen 3 5305GE provides 4 cores and 8 threads, leveraging simultaneous multithreading. The Core Ultra 5 225T provides 10 cores and 10 threads, with no hyperthreading on any of its cores. The Intel part has 6 more physical cores but 2 more threads overall.

The TDP ratings differ by 30 W. The Ryzen 3 5305GE is rated at 35 W, while the Core Ultra 5 225T is rated at 65 W.

The process nodes differ by 4 nm: 7 nm for the AMD part and 3 nm for the Intel part. The foundry is TSMC for both. The transistor count is 10,700 million for the AMD part and 17,800 million for the Intel part. The die sizes are 180 mm² and 243 mm² respectively.

The cache configurations differ at every level. L1 cache is 64 KB per core for the AMD part versus 192 KB per core for the Intel part. L2 cache is 512 KB per core for the AMD part versus 3 MB per core for the Intel part. L3 cache is 8 MB for the AMD part versus 20 MB shared for the Intel part.

Memory support differs by generation: DDR4 for the AMD part and DDR5 for the Intel part. Memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s. PCIe support is Gen 3 with 16 lanes for the AMD part and Gen 5 with 20 lanes for the Intel part.

The integrated graphics differ: Radeon Vega 6 for the AMD part and Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU for the Intel part. The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD part and locked on the Intel part. The part numbers are 100-000001805 for the AMD part and unknown for the Intel part.

The release dates differ by approximately two months. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T was released on 2024-12-31, and the AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE was released on 2025-02-23.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for this pairing, and the Ryzen 3 5305GE has no benchmark scores recorded. The Core Ultra 5 225T, however, has a full suite of measurements across Cinebench and Passmark tests.

In Cinebench R23, the Core Ultra 5 225T scores 21971 in multi-core and 3101 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 9227 in multi-core and 1302 in single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2214 in multi-core and 312 in single-core. These results show consistent scaling across generations of the Cinebench suite, with the multi-core scores outpacing single-core scores by a substantial margin, as expected from a 10-core processor.

Passmark results for the Core Ultra 5 225T cover a range of workload types. The multi-thread score is 25358, and the single-thread score is 4348. Integer math scores 59543, while floating-point math scores 82751. The extended instructions score is 20083, and data compression scores 233998. Data encryption scores 18289, and the find prime numbers test scores 284. Random string sorting scores 28774, and the physics test scores 2053.

The relative performance of the Core Ultra 5 225T against its nearest rivals in the database reinforces its positioning. It outperforms the Intel Core i9-11980HK by 0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS by 0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U by 0.3%. It underperforms the Intel Core i5-13600H by 0.3%. These deltas are small, placing the Core Ultra 5 225T in a tightly contested performance band around the 30400 to 30550 average score range.

Since the Ryzen 3 5305GE has no recorded benchmarks and no head-to-head results, the data cannot quantify the performance gap directly. The specification differences, however, point to a large advantage for the Intel part in multi-threaded workloads. The 10-core configuration, 20 MB of L3 cache, DDR5 memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, and 4.90 GHz boost clock all favor the Core Ultra 5 225T. The Ryzen 3 5305GE counters with a lower 35 W TDP, an unlocked multiplier, and a higher base clock of 3.60 GHz, but these advantages do not translate into benchmark scores in the recorded data.