AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T records an average benchmark score of 30468, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT scores 20733. The Intel part sits in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, compared to the AMD part's 74th percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multicore performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T scores 21971 in Cinebench R23 multicore, which is 21.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT's 17272.

Q: Are there any benchmark tests where the AMD processor wins?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT wins two of the seventeen head-to-head tests. It beats the Intel part by 10.6% in PassMark data compression (258882 vs 233998) and by 16.8% in PassMark integer math (69566 vs 59543).

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T boosts to 4.90 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 102.4 GB/s bandwidth.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The chip contains 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses the Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename, manufactured on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC. It packs 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die.

The cache structures differ substantially. The AMD part provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part offers 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. These larger per-core caches on the Intel chip contribute to its single-thread advantage.

The integrated graphics also differ. AMD includes Radeon Vega 7 graphics, while Intel includes Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 execution units. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel processor is locked. The AMD chip uses Socket AM4 and PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes; the Intel chip uses Socket 1851 and PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes.

Memory architecture marks another major split. The AMD part runs DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part runs DDR5 with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth, doubling the theoretical memory throughput. Neither processor supports ECC memory. The AMD part launched on 2024-01-07 with a $140 MSRP; the Intel part launched on 2024-12-31 with no recorded MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T dominates the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2214 multicore and 312 singlecore, beating the AMD chip (1740 and 245) by 21.4% and 21.5% respectively. The same 21.4% margin appears in Cinebench R20 multicore (9227 vs 7254) and R20 singlecore (1302 vs 1023). Cinebench R23 shows 21971 vs 17272 multicore and 3101 vs 2438 singlecore, both with a 21.4% delta.

The PassMark suite reveals a wider range of outcomes. The largest Intel win appears in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel chip scores 284 versus 57, a 79.9% margin. PassMark floating point math also heavily favors Intel: 82751 vs 39817, a 51.9% difference. PassMark physics shows 2053 vs 875, a 57.4% gap. Single-thread performance in PassMark gives Intel 4348 versus 3348, a 23% lead. PassMark multithread scores 25358 vs 20325, a 19.8% edge. PassMark data encryption shows 18289 vs 15873, a 13.2% margin. PassMark extended instructions scores 20083 vs 18041, a 10.2% gap. PassMark random string sorting gives Intel 28774 vs 26188, a 9% lead.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT claims two notable wins. PassMark data compression shows 258882 versus 233998, a 10.6% advantage for AMD. PassMark integer math records 69566 versus 59543, a 16.8% margin. These wins indicate that the AMD architecture retains strength in specific integer-heavy and compression workloads, even though the overall benchmark tally favors Intel 15 wins to 2.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT | Intel Core Ultra 5 225T |

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 10 |

| Base Clock | 3.60 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Arrow Lake |

| Codename | Cezanne | Arrow Lake-S |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 3 nm |

| Transistors | 10,700 million | 17,800 million |

| Die Size | 180 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 | 16 MB | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes | Gen 5, 20 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 7 | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release Date | 2024-01-07 | 2024-12-31 |

| Launch MSRP | $140 | None recorded |

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins across virtually every compute-heavy benchmark category. Its Cinebench results, both single-core and multi-core, show a consistent 21.4% advantage, making it the stronger choice for rendering, video encoding, and any workload that scales with core count or single-thread speed. The Intel chip also dominates floating point math, physics simulation, and prime number finding, with margins ranging from 51.9% to 79.9%. Its PassMark multithread score of 25358 versus 20325 indicates a clear edge in heavily threaded tasks.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT wins in data compression and integer math. The 10.6% lead in PassMark data compression (258882 vs 233998) suggests it handles compression and decompression tasks efficiently. The 16.8% lead in PassMark integer math (69566 vs 59543) points to strength in integer-heavy workloads such as certain database operations, hashing, and legacy software that relies on integer arithmetic. These wins are narrow relative to the Intel part's broad lead, but they represent real scenarios where the AMD chip pulls ahead.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a clear overall winner in the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T. It wins 15 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, holds an 82nd percentile ranking versus 74th, and averages 30468 across all recorded tests compared to 20733 for the AMD part. The Intel chip leads by 21.4% in every Cinebench test, and its single-thread PassMark score of 4348 outpaces the AMD chip's 3348 by 23%. For users running mixed workloads, rendering, physics, or floating-point computation, the Intel processor is the stronger option.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT remains competitive in specific niches. Its PassMark data compression and integer math wins show that some workloads still favor the Zen 3 architecture. The AMD part also offers an unlocked multiplier and a lower launch MSRP of $140, though the Intel part has no recorded MSRP for direct comparison. The AMD chip's 6 cores and 12 threads provide more thread count than the Intel's 10 cores and 10 threads, which may help in certain lightly threaded scenarios, but the benchmark results do not show this translating into a multithread win.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is the pick for most users based on the data. It delivers higher scores across nearly every measured test and uses newer DDR5 memory with double the bandwidth. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT serves a narrower audience: those who prioritize data compression or integer math performance, or those who prefer the AM4 platform and its unlocked multiplier. The benchmark database leaves little ambiguity about which processor performs better overall, but the AMD chip's two wins prove that it is not without merit in the right workload.