AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database shows a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T, which claims 15 wins across the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT manages only 2 wins. The margins are substantial in most categories, though the AMD chip demonstrates clear strengths in specific workloads.

Starting with the Cinebench suite, the Intel part dominates every single test by an identical 27.9% margin. In Cinebench R15, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T scores 2214 versus 1597 in multi-core, and 312 versus 225 in single-core. The pattern repeats in Cinebench R20 (9227 versus 6656 multi-core, 1302 versus 939 single-core) and Cinebench R23 (21971 versus 15848 multi-core, 3101 versus 2237 single-core). The consistent 27.9% delta indicates a uniform architectural advantage across both single-threaded and multi-threaded rendering workloads, rather than a scaling quirk.

The PassMark suite reveals a more nuanced picture. The Intel processor wins on data encryption by 19.3% (18289 versus 14754), extended instructions by 15.2% (20083 versus 17027), and random string sorting by 14.6% (28774 versus 24583). The largest Intel victories come in find prime numbers, where it scores 284 versus 54, a staggering 81% gap, and floating point math, where it reaches 82751 versus 36694, a 55.7% advantage. Physics simulation also heavily favors Intel at 2053 versus 840, a 59.1% delta, and the multi-thread PassMark score shows Intel ahead by 25.1% (25358 versus 19000). Single-thread PassMark results show Intel at 4348 versus 3066, a 29.5% lead.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT wins its two tests by smaller margins. Data compression favors AMD by 4.2% (243904 versus 233998), and integer math shows AMD ahead by 7.9% (64218 versus 59543). These wins indicate that the AMD architecture handles specific integer-heavy and compression workloads with greater efficiency, even though the overall performance ceiling is lower.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is the clear choice for rendering workloads, as shown by its uniform 27.9% advantage across all three Cinebench versions. This makes it the stronger processor for video encoding, 3D modeling, and other professional applications that rely on sustained multi-core CPU throughput. Its single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3101 also positions it ahead in lightly-threaded tasks like web browsing, office productivity, and general desktop responsiveness.

The Intel part also excels in cryptography and security-related workloads. The 19.3% lead in data encryption suggests better support for AES-NI and related instruction sets. Its 15.2% advantage in extended instructions and 14.6% lead in random string sorting further confirm its strength in data processing and manipulation tasks. The 81% margin in find prime numbers indicates a substantial advantage in integer-heavy algorithmic workloads, and the 55.7% lead in floating point math makes it the better option for scientific computing and simulations. Physics workloads, which often combine floating point with complex branching, show Intel ahead by 59.1%.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT wins specifically in data compression, where its 4.2% edge suggests better throughput in archiving or file compression scenarios. Its 7.9% lead in integer math also makes it competitive in certain database and transaction-processing workloads. However, these two wins are narrow compared to the scale of Intel's victories, so the AMD part should be considered only when those specific workloads dominate the usage pattern.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename, built on TSMC's 7 nm process with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses Arrow Lake architecture under the Arrow Lake-S codename, built on TSMC's 3 nm process with 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The smaller process node gives Intel a density advantage: 73.3 million transistors per square millimeter versus 59.4 million for AMD.

Core configuration differs significantly. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, meaning it uses simultaneous multithreading to reach 12 threads from 6 physical cores. The Intel part has 10 cores and 10 threads, with no multithreading, so each core contributes one thread. Despite having fewer total threads, Intel's higher per-core performance and greater core count deliver superior multi-threaded results across the board.

Cache hierarchies follow different designs. AMD uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel uses 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel L2 cache is substantially larger per core, which likely contributes to its single-thread performance advantage. The 20 MB L3 versus 16 MB also gives Intel more shared cache capacity.

Memory support diverges completely. The AMD part supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel access and a peak bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel part supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel access and a peak bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, exactly double the AMD figure. This bandwidth advantage directly impacts the floating point and physics results, which scale with memory throughput.

PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes. Intel's newer PCIe standard offers significantly higher bandwidth for expansion cards, NVMe storage, and GPU connectivity, though the CPU-only lane counts mean total system lanes depend on chipset support.

Integrated graphics use different designs. AMD pairs the CPU with Radeon Vega 7 graphics, while Intel uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU. Both are desktop processors with active production status, but the database does not record comparative graphics benchmarks for these two parts.

Specification Differences

The clock speeds reveal the Intel part's higher boost capability. AMD runs at 3.60 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost, while Intel runs at 2.50 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost. Intel's lower base clock but higher boost clock indicates a more aggressive frequency scaling strategy, which explains its single-thread dominance despite the lower idle frequency.

Power delivery is identical at 65 W TDP for both processors. Neither supports ECC memory. The sockets are incompatible: AMD uses Socket AM4, while Intel uses Socket 1851. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, allowing manual overclocking, while the Intel part is locked. The AMD processor has a launch MSRP of $125; no launch MSRP is recorded for the Intel part.

Release dates differ by nearly a year. AMD launched on January 7, 2024, while Intel launched on December 31, 2024. The AMD part number is 100-000001489, while the Intel part number is listed as unknown. Both target the desktop market segment and remain in active production.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T boosts to 4.90 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT boosts to 4.40 GHz.

Q: How much faster is the Intel part in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T scores 21971 versus 15848 for the AMD part, a 27.9% advantage.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmarks?

A: Yes. It wins PassMark data compression by 4.2% (243904 versus 233998) and PassMark integer math by 7.9% (64218 versus 59543).

Q: What memory types do these CPUs support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s peak bandwidth. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T supports DDR5 with 102.4 GB/s peak bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel part has 10 cores and 10 threads. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, using simultaneous multithreading.

Q: What are the process nodes and transistor counts?

A: AMD uses a 7 nm process with 10,700 million transistors. Intel uses a 3 nm process with 17,800 million transistors, both fabricated by TSMC.