AMD Ryzen 5 5600F vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285 Comparison

The recorded database comparison places the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F against the Intel Core Ultra 9 285. The AMD part is a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 3 processor on Socket AM4 with a base clock of 3.00 and a boost clock of 4.00. The Intel part is a 24-core, 24-thread Arrow Lake processor on Socket 1851 with a base clock of 2.50 and a boost clock of 5.60. In the shared PassMark benchmark set, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins all 11 tests. Its average benchmark score is 75,488 against 36,945, and its percentile versus all CPUs is 95 against 85. The Intel part carries a $579 launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Every head-to-head measurement in the database is a win for the Intel part. The largest margin is in floating point math: Intel scores 194,988, AMD scores 34,548, an 82.3% advantage. The second largest is find prime numbers: 459 vs 120, a 73.9% advantage. Physics follows at 3,598 vs 1,043, a 71% advantage. Data encryption shows 46,949 vs 13,839, a 70.5% advantage. Random string sorting shows 73,651 vs 23,422, a 68.2% advantage. Multithread shows 56,602 vs 19,236, a 66% advantage. Extended instructions shows 45,357 vs 16,266, a 64.1% advantage. Integer math shows 164,869 vs 59,339, a 64% advantage. Data compression shows 602,121 vs 232,836, a 61.3% advantage. The narrowest gap appears in the single-thread tests, recorded twice with identical scores: 4,881 vs 2,872, a 41.2% advantage.

| Test | AMD Ryzen 5 5600F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 | Intel advantage |

|---|---|---|---|

| PassMark data compression | 232,836 | 602,121 | 61.3% |

| PassMark data encryption | 13,839 | 46,949 | 70.5% |

| PassMark extended instructions | 16,266 | 45,357 | 64.1% |

| PassMark find prime numbers | 120 | 459 | 73.9% |

| PassMark floating point math | 34,548 | 194,988 | 82.3% |

| PassMark integer math | 59,339 | 164,869 | 64% |

| PassMark multithread | 19,236 | 56,602 | 66% |

| PassMark physics | 1,043 | 3,598 | 71% |

| PassMark random string sorting | 23,422 | 73,651 | 68.2% |

| PassMark single thread | 2,872 | 4,881 | 41.2% |

| PassMark singlethread | 2,872 | 4,881 | 41.2% |

The scores show a consistent pattern. The Intel part is not merely ahead; it is ahead by at least 41.2% in every shared test. The closest result is still a substantial single-thread gap, while math-heavy and physics workloads show the largest separation.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher multithread score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 scores 56,602 in PassMark multithread, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F scores 19,236. That gives Intel a 66% advantage.

Q: What is the largest recorded benchmark gap?

A: Floating point math. Intel scores 194,988 against 34,548, an 82.3% advantage.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes. The database lists ECC memory support as true for both the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 includes Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F lists integrated graphics as N/A.

Q: What memory types do the two processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F uses DDR4 with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 uses DDR5 with a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

Q: How do the core counts differ?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has 24 cores and 24 threads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design generations. The AMD uses Zen 3 under the codename Vermeer, while the Intel uses Arrow Lake under the codename Arrow Lake-S. AMD is built on a 7 nm process with 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. Intel is built on a 3 nm process with 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. Both are fabricated by TSMC.

Core layout differs sharply. AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads; Intel has 24 cores and 24 threads. AMD's base clock is 3.00 and boost is 4.00; Intel's base is 2.50 and boost is 5.60. Both are listed at 65 TDP.

Cache organization also differs. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3.

Memory and I/O are different generations. AMD supports DDR4 on a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth and PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Intel supports DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth and PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Both list ECC memory support as true.

Integrated graphics is a major difference: the Intel includes Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU, while the AMD has no integrated graphics. The AMD uses Socket AM4 and an unlocked multiplier; the Intel uses Socket 1851 and a locked multiplier. The database records a release date of 2025-09-15 for AMD and 2024-12-31 for Intel.

The Verdict

The recorded data places these chips in different tiers. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has an average benchmark score of 75,488 and sits at the 95th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has an average of 36,945 and sits at the 85th percentile. The nearest rival data reinforces this separation. The AMD part is close to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at 36,938, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37,018, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37,093, and the Intel Core i9-12900T at 37,112, with delta values of 0, -0.2, -0.4, and -0.5 percent. The Intel part is close to the AMD EPYC 8224P at 75,582, the AMD EPYC 4545P at 75,373, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D at 75,716, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 at 75,738, with delta values of -0.1, 0.2, -0.3, and -0.3 percent.

Across all 11 shared PassMark tests, Intel wins every one. For any workload represented by those tests, the data favors the Intel part. The AMD part offers the only path in this comparison to Socket AM4 and DDR4 memory, and it is the only part with an unlocked multiplier. No benchmark result in the database gives AMD a win.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 5 5600F | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |

|---|---|---|

| Series | 5000 series | Core Ultra Series 2 |

| Cores | 6 | 24 |

| Threads | 12 | 24 |

| Base clock | 3.00 | 2.50 |

| Boost clock | 4.00 | 5.60 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Arrow Lake |

| Codename | Vermeer | Arrow Lake-S |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 3 (Vermeer)) | Ultra 9 (Arrow Lake) |

| Process node | 7 nm | 3 nm |

| Transistors | 4,150 million | 17,800 million |

| Die size | 74 mm² | 243 mm² |

| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 32 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | N/A | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU |

| Multiplier unlocked | true | false |

| Release date | 2025-09-15 | 2024-12-31 |

| Part number | 100-000001903 | SRQD4 |

Where Each One Wins

Intel wins all 11 shared benchmarks. The AMD has zero wins in the head-to-head set. The Intel victories span data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, find prime numbers, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and both single-thread entries. The margins range from 41.2% to 82.3%.

For workloads measured by PassMark, the Intel part is the clear leader in every category. The AMD part's advantages are platform-level rather than performance-level: it is the only one of the two that fits Socket AM4, the only one using DDR4, and the only one with an unlocked multiplier. In the recorded benchmark data, there is no workload where AMD takes the win.