AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT vs Intel Core Ultra 7 165U Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits this comparison into two very different profiles. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT wins 14 of the 19 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U takes 5. That is not a close overall margin, but the individual wins cluster around distinct workloads, and each processor dominates a specific kind of task.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is the clear leader in CPU-heavy compute. Its largest victory comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 17,272 against Intel's 10,226, a 68.9% advantage. The same pattern appears in Cinebench R20 multi-core, where AMD leads by 22.1%, and in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the margin is 8.4%. Single-core Cinebench results also favor AMD, with a 46.7% lead in R23 single-core and a 21.9% lead in R20 single-core. Geekbench single-core shows AMD ahead by 27.1%, and Geekbench multi-core shows a 9% lead.

The AMD chip also wins the encryption and compression workloads. PassMark data compression goes to AMD by 37.6%, and data encryption by 33.4%. Integer math favors AMD by 20.4%, extended instructions by 70%, and random string sorting by 23.2%. PassMark multi-threaded performance puts AMD ahead by 18.9%. These are all sustained, throughput-oriented tasks where the Ryzen 5 5600GT's architecture and higher power envelope shine.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165U wins a smaller but meaningful set of tests. Its biggest victory is PassMark physics, where it scores 1,141 against AMD's 875, a 23.3% lead. It also edges out AMD in PassMark floating point math, 40,775 versus 39,817, a 2.3% margin. PassMark find prime numbers goes to Intel by 13.6%, and the two PassMark single-thread results (listed as both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread) are essentially tied, with Intel ahead by 0.3% in both cases.

The pattern is straightforward. AMD wins almost every sustained multi-threaded and single-threaded compute test, often by double-digit percentages. Intel wins a handful of specialized tests, including physics simulation and prime-number finding, plus a near-tie in single-thread PassMark. If the workload is general-purpose CPU compute, the data points squarely at AMD. If the workload is physics or floating point math, Intel has the edge.

The Verdict

The average benchmark scores are close. The Ryzen 5 5600GT posts an average benchmark score of 20,733, and the Core Ultra 7 165U posts 20,249, a gap of roughly 2.4%. Both processors sit at the 74th percentile against all CPUs in the database. The averages, however, hide the lopsided head-to-head results.

For users who prioritize raw CPU performance in rendering, compilation, encryption, or general productivity, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is the choice from this data. It leads in every Cinebench test, both Geekbench tests, and most PassMark workloads. The 68.9% multi-core Cinebench R23 lead is the single most striking number in the comparison, and it is not an isolated result. The 70% lead in extended instructions and the 37.6% lead in data compression reinforce the same conclusion: AMD is substantially faster in heavily threaded, instruction-dense work.

For users who need physics simulation performance or floating point throughput, the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U is ahead. Its 23.3% physics win and 2.3% floating point win are real, but they are narrow relative to the scale of AMD's victories. The Intel chip also holds a marginal single-thread PassMark advantage of 0.3%, which is effectively a tie.

The market segments differ as well. The Ryzen 5 5600GT is a desktop part on AMD Socket AM4 with a 65 W TDP and an unlocked multiplier. The Core Ultra 7 165U is a mobile part on Intel BGA 2049 with a 15 W TDP and a locked multiplier. The database lists the AMD launch MSRP as $140. The Intel launch MSRP is $448. The benchmark results indicate that the lower-cost desktop chip outperforms the mobile chip in the majority of tests, though the Intel part consumes far less power and targets a different form factor.

The verdict depends on the use case. Desktop users with access to a discrete GPU and a power budget should take the Ryzen 5 5600GT. Mobile users who need a low-power processor with integrated Arc graphics should take the Core Ultra 7 165U. The data does not support choosing Intel on pure CPU performance, but it does support choosing Intel for its specialized wins and its mobile-oriented design.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is Cinebench R23 multi-core. AMD scores 17,272 against Intel's 10,226, a delta of 68.9%. This is the most decisive result in the entire comparison, and it aligns with the 22.1% lead in Cinebench R20 multi-core (7,254 versus 5,943) and the 8.4% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core (1,740 versus 1,605). The multi-core pattern is consistent across all three Cinebench versions.

The single-core Cinebench results are equally one-sided. Cinebench R23 single-core gives AMD 2,438 against Intel's 1,662, a 46.7% lead. Cinebench R20 single-core shows AMD at 1,023 versus 839, a 21.9% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core has AMD at 245 versus 231, a 6.1% lead. Geekbench single-core follows with AMD at 1,843 versus 1,450, a 27.1% lead.

PassMark extended instructions is the second-largest AMD win, at 70%. AMD scores 18,041, and Intel scores 10,610. Data compression gives AMD a 37.6% lead (258,882 versus 188,105), and data encryption gives AMD a 33.4% lead (15,873 versus 11,896). Integer math favors AMD by 20.4% (69,566 versus 57,785), random string sorting by 23.2% (26,188 versus 21,258), and PassMark multi-threaded by 18.9% (20,325 versus 17,101).

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165U's wins are concentrated in four tests. PassMark physics is its largest, at 1,141 versus 875, a 23.3% lead. PassMark find prime numbers gives Intel 66 versus 57, a 13.6% lead. PassMark floating point math gives Intel 40,775 versus 39,817, a 2.3% lead. The two PassMark single-thread entries are effectively tied, with Intel at 3,357 versus AMD's 3,348, a 0.3% margin in both listings.

The asymmetry is notable. AMD's wins are often massive, with four tests exceeding a 30% margin and two exceeding 60%. Intel's wins are smaller, with only one test exceeding 20%. The averages reflect this: AMD's average is 20,733, and Intel's is 20,249, but the distribution of results is far from even.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20,733, compared to the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U's 20,249. Both processors sit at the 74th percentile against all CPUs.

Q: Which chip wins in Cinebench multi-core tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT wins all three Cinebench multi-core tests. It leads by 8.4% in Cinebench R15, 22.1% in Cinebench R20, and 68.9% in Cinebench R23.

Q: Does the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U win any benchmark?

A: Yes. The Intel chip wins PassMark physics by 23.3%, PassMark find prime numbers by 13.6%, and PassMark floating point math by 2.3%. It also edges out AMD by 0.3% in PassMark single-thread tests.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165U has 12 cores and 14 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD chip wins the majority of multi-threaded benchmarks.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has a TDP of 65 W. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165U has a TDP of 15 W.

Q: What is the cache configuration for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165U has 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT uses the Zen 3 architecture with the codename Cezanne, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The die contains 10,700 million transistors across a 180 mm² area. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165U uses the Meteor Lake architecture, also on a 7 nm process but manufactured at Intel. The Intel die size and transistor count are not recorded in the database.

The core layouts differ. AMD uses 6 cores and 12 threads, with 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 per core. The L3 cache is 16 MB. Intel uses 12 cores and 14 threads, with 112 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core. The L3 cache is 12 MB shared. The thread count discrepancy, 14 threads from 12 cores, reflects Intel's hybrid core design with performance and efficiency cores, a detail implied by the core-to-thread ratio.

Memory support diverges. The AMD chip supports DDR4 memory over a dual-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR5 memory, with the database noting that support depends on the motherboard, also over a dual-channel bus but with a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Neither chip supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165U provides PCIe Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU.

The integrated graphics solutions are distinct. AMD pairs the Ryzen 5 5600GT with Radeon Vega 7 graphics. Intel pairs the Core Ultra 7 165U with Arc Xe-LPG 64EU graphics.

Market positioning separates the two as well. The AMD chip is a desktop part on AMD Socket AM4, released in January 2024, with an unlocked multiplier. The Intel chip is a mobile part on Intel BGA 2049, released in December 2023, with a locked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors, based on the recorded data.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165U has 12 cores and 14 threads.

The base clock is 3.60 GHz for AMD and 1700.00 MHz for Intel. The boost clock is 4.60 GHz for AMD and 4.90 GHz for Intel.

The TDP is 65 W for AMD and 15 W for Intel.

The socket is AMD Socket AM4 for the Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel BGA 2049 for the Core Ultra 7 165U.

The architecture is Zen 3 with the codename Cezanne for AMD, and Meteor Lake for Intel.

The process node is 7 nm for both, but the foundry differs: TSMC for AMD and Intel for the Core Ultra 7 165U.

The transistor count is 10,700 million for AMD, with a die size of 180 mm². The Intel transistor count and die size are not recorded.

The cache hierarchy differs. AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3. Intel has 112 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3.

Memory support differs. AMD uses DDR4 with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Intel uses DDR5, with support depending on the motherboard, at a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

PCIe differs. AMD provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes. Intel provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes.

The integrated graphics differ. AMD uses Radeon Vega 7. Intel uses Arc Xe-LPG 64EU.

The market segment differs. AMD is a desktop part. Intel is a mobile part.

The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD chip and locked on the Intel chip.

The release dates differ. AMD was released in January 2024. Intel was released in December 2023.

The part numbers differ. AMD is 100-000001488. Intel is SRN6D.