AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a complete sweep: the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons against the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT. The smallest margin is in the single-threaded PassMark tests, where the Intel part scores 4881 against 3066, a 37.2% advantage. The largest gap appears in the PassMark prime number test, where the Core Ultra 9 285 delivers 459 versus 54, a delta of 88.2%. These results indicate that the Intel processor is decisively ahead across every measured workload category.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core Ultra 9 285 scores 48945 against the Ryzen 5 5500GT's 15848, a 67.6% difference. The single-core R23 result follows the same pattern: 6909 versus 2237, also 67.6% behind. Cinebench R20 shows the identical delta of 67.6% in both multi-core (20556 versus 6656) and single-core (2901 versus 939) tests. The R15 generation of the benchmark repeats the same proportional gap, with the Intel chip at 4933 multi-core and 696 single-core, against 1597 and 225 respectively.

The PassMark suite reveals varied margins across different instruction types. Floating point math shows the Core Ultra 9 285 at 194988 against 36694, an 81.2% lead. Physics simulation scores 3598 versus 840, a 76.7% gap. Data encryption shows 46949 against 14754, a 68.6% difference. Random string sorting delivers 73651 versus 24583, a 66.6% gap. The multi-threaded PassMark score is 56602 for the Intel part versus 19000 for the AMD part, a 66.4% difference. Extended instructions show 45357 against 17027, a 62.5% gap, while integer math records 164869 versus 64218, a 61% difference. Data compression shows 602121 versus 243904, a 59.5% gap.

The average benchmark score for the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 is 75488, placing it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has an average score of 26748, sitting in the 79th percentile. The nearest rivals for the Intel part are server-class AMD EPYC processors: the EPYC 8224P at 75582 (0.1% higher), the EPYC 4545P at 75373 (0.2% lower), the Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D at 75716 (0.3% higher), and the Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 at 75738 (0.3% higher). The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT's closest competitors include the AMD EPYC 9554 at 26743 (0% difference), the Intel Core i7-12700H at 26717 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 5 7545U at 26849 (0.4% higher), and the Intel Core i9-11900K at 26639 (0.4% lower). The data shows that the Core Ultra 9 285 competes in a different performance class entirely, while the Ryzen 5 5500GT sits among mid-range desktop and mobile parts.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins in every recorded benchmark category. There are no workloads in the database where the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT takes the lead. The closest contest is in single-threaded PassMark performance, where the Intel chip leads by 37.2%. This suggests that even in lightly threaded tasks, the Core Ultra 9 285 maintains a substantial advantage.

The largest gaps favor the Intel part in integer-heavy and physics-based workloads. The prime number search test shows an 88.2% gap, floating point math an 81.2% gap, and physics a 76.7% gap. These results indicate that the Core Ultra 9 285 delivers its strongest relative performance in compute-intensive, multi-threaded scenarios. The compression test, with a 59.5% gap, represents the smallest multi-threaded margin, though it still constitutes a decisive win.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT, the data shows no category where it exceeds the Intel processor. Its best relative showing is in single-threaded PassMark performance, where the 37.2% gap is the narrowest across the entire benchmark set. The Ryzen part's average score of 26748 places it near the Intel Core i9-11900K (26639) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7545U (26849), indicating that its competition sits in the previous-generation flagship and current mid-range mobile segments.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 uses the Arrow Lake architecture under the Arrow Lake-S codename, built on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC. The Intel part integrates 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, while the AMD part contains 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die.

Core configurations differ substantially. The Ryzen 5 5500GT has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Core Ultra 9 285 has 24 cores and 24 threads. The Intel part does not use simultaneous multithreading, hence the equal core and thread counts. Clock speeds also differ: the AMD part has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, while the Intel part runs at 2.50 GHz base and 5.60 GHz boost. Both parts are rated at a 65 W TDP.

Cache hierarchies are not comparable in scale. The Ryzen 5 5500GT has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 9 285 has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not.

Platform support diverges completely. The AMD processor uses Socket AM4 with PCIe Gen 3 (16 CPU lanes) and DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, yielding 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel processor uses Socket 1851 with PCIe Gen 5 (20 CPU lanes) and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, providing 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The integrated graphics also differ: the Ryzen 5 5500GT includes Radeon Vega 7, while the Core Ultra 9 285 includes Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units.

The Ryzen 5 5500GT has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core Ultra 9 285 does not. The AMD part was released on 2024-01-07 with a launch MSRP of $125. The Intel part was released on 2024-12-31 with a launch MSRP of $579. Both parts remain in active production. The AMD part carries part number 100-000001489, and the Intel part carries part number SRQD4.

The Verdict

The benchmark data allows for a clear separation of these two processors into different performance tiers. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285, with an average score of 75488 and a 95th percentile ranking, sits among server-class AMD EPYC parts in the database. Its nearest rivals are the EPYC 8224P, EPYC 4545P, Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D, and Ryzen 7 PRO 9755, all within 0.3% of its average score. This placement indicates that the Core Ultra 9 285 is a high-end desktop processor that competes with workstation and server silicon.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT, with an average score of 26748 and a 79th percentile ranking, sits alongside the Intel Core i9-11900K and the AMD Ryzen 5 7545U. Its nearest rivals include the EPYC 9554 and the Core i7-12700H. This places it in the mid-range desktop and mobile performance class, roughly three generations behind the performance level of the Intel flagship.

The data shows a 67.6% gap in multi-core Cinebench workloads and a 37.2% gap in single-threaded PassMark tests. No benchmark category shows the AMD part ahead. Users requiring maximum multi-threaded throughput, high memory bandwidth, or PCIe Gen 5 connectivity would select the Intel part based on the recorded data. Users constrained to the AM4 platform with DDR4 memory would select the AMD part, as the data shows no compatibility overlap between the two sockets.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher multi-core Cinebench R23 score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 scores 48945 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT scores 15848, a 67.6% difference.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-threaded performance?

A: In PassMark single-thread tests, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 scores 4881 against the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT's 3066, a 37.2% gap. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel part scores 6909 against 2237, a 67.6% difference.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has 24 cores and 24 threads.

Q: Do these processors support the same memory type?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports DDR4 memory with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 supports DDR5 memory with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What sockets do these processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses AMD Socket AM4. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 uses Intel Socket 1851.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores rank against all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has an average benchmark score of 75488 and ranks in the 95th percentile. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has an average score of 26748 and ranks in the 79th percentile.