AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T across all 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U does not win a single recorded test. The magnitude of the Intel advantage varies widely by workload, from a relatively close 50.9% lead in single-threaded tests to a dominant 92.6% margin in prime number computation.

The single-thread results are the most telling for architectural efficiency. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T scores 4348 in PassMark single-thread testing, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U manages 2136. That 50.9% delta reflects a substantial per-core performance gap, not just a core count advantage. In integer math, the Intel part posts 59543 against 26321 for AMD, a 55.8% lead. The floating-point math test shows an even larger separation: Intel scores 82751, AMD scores 12707, marking an 84.6% difference. The extended instructions workload favors Intel by 83.7%, with scores of 20083 versus 3274.

The memory-sensitive workloads follow the same pattern. Data compression sees Intel at 233998 versus 87380 for AMD, a 62.7% gap. Random string sorting, another memory-heavy test, shows Intel ahead by 63.8% with 28774 against 10414. Data encryption results indicate a 69.5% Intel advantage, 18289 versus 5580.

The largest single margin appears in prime number finding, where Intel scores 284 and AMD scores just 21. That 92.6% delta is the widest of any recorded comparison. The physics test also shows a decisive Intel lead: 2053 versus 483, a 76.5% difference. Multithread performance, which combines core count and per-core efficiency, shows Intel at 25358 against 7071, a 72.1% advantage.

The average benchmark score tells the same story at a higher level. Intel's average is 30468, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. AMD's average is 14320, which sits in the 69th percentile. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-11980HK at 30422 (0.2% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS at 30390 (0.3% delta), and the Intel Core i5-13600H at 30548 (-0.3% delta). The AMD part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 at 14336 (-0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C at 14277 (0.3% delta), and the Intel Core 7 160UL at 14232 (0.6% delta). This clustering suggests both processors perform consistently with their respective performance tiers.

Where Each One Wins

The data does not provide any benchmark category where the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U comes out ahead. Every recorded PassMark workload favors the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T. That said, the AMD part occupies a different market segment and thermal class, which matters for interpreting the results.

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is a mobile processor with a 15 W TDP, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is a desktop part with a 65 W TDP. The AMD chip uses the AMD Socket FP5 platform and targets thin-and-light notebooks. Its 4-core, 4-thread configuration with a 2.10 GHz base clock and 3.70 GHz boost clock is suited to light productivity and everyday tasks. The recorded data shows its PassMark multithread score of 7071 and single-thread score of 2136, which position it as a capable entry-level mobile option.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is a desktop processor with 10 cores and 10 threads. Its 2.50 GHz base clock and 4.90 GHz boost clock give it a significant frequency advantage on top of the core count advantage. The benchmark results indicate it is best suited to multi-threaded desktop workloads such as content creation, compilation, and heavy multitasking. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21971 and single-core score of 3101 reinforce this profile.

For users working with compression, encryption, physics simulation, or floating-point heavy applications, the Intel part is the clear choice based on the recorded deltas. The AMD part's best relative performance appears in integer math and single-thread tests, where the gap narrows to roughly 51% to 56%, but it still loses decisively. The data does not support any workload category where the AMD processor would be recommended on performance grounds alone.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural eras and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is built on the Zen+ architecture, codenamed Picasso. It uses a 12 nm process node from GlobalFoundries and integrates 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-S, and is manufactured on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It packs 17,800 million transistors into a 243 mm² die.

The cache hierarchy differs substantially. The AMD chip provides 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 allocation on Intel gives it a considerable advantage in workloads that benefit from large shared caches, such as data compression and random string sorting, which aligns with the observed benchmark deltas.

Memory architecture also diverges. AMD supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel supports DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth. That 64 GB/s difference in theoretical memory bandwidth helps explain the Intel lead in memory-sensitive tests. PCIe support differs as well: AMD provides Gen 3, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes on the CPU. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

The integrated graphics differ by vendor and capability. AMD uses Radeon Vega 8 graphics, while Intel uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 execution units. The production status for both is listed as Active. The AMD part was released with a 2026-05-31 timestamp, while the Intel part carries a 2024-12-31 timestamp, making the Intel chip the earlier release of the two.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses 10 cores and 10 threads. Base clocks are 2.10 GHz for AMD and 2.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 3.70 GHz for AMD and 4.90 GHz for Intel. The TDP figures are 15 W for AMD and 65 W for Intel.

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP5, while Intel uses Socket 1851. Process nodes are 12 nm for AMD and 3 nm for Intel. Foundries are GlobalFoundries and TSMC, respectively. Transistor counts are 4,940 million versus 17,800 million. Die sizes are 210 mm² versus 243 mm².

Memory support shows DDR4 for AMD and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s for AMD and 102.4 GB/s for Intel. PCIe generation is Gen 3 for AMD and Gen 5 with 20 lanes for Intel. The integrated GPU is Radeon Vega 8 on AMD and Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU on Intel. The market segment is Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier, and neither supports ECC memory.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has an average benchmark score of 30468, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has an average of 14320.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T scores 4348 in PassMark single-thread testing, which is 50.9% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U's score of 2136.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a 15 W TDP, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has a 65 W TDP.

Q: Which processor supports DDR5 memory?

A: Only the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T supports DDR5, with a dual-channel bus and 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U supports DDR4 with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads.

Q: What are the production statuses of both chips?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T are listed as Active in the database.