AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT vs Intel Core Ultra X9 378H Comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT vs Intel Core Ultra X9 378H

The recorded data places the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and the Intel Core Ultra X9 378H in different performance tiers entirely. The Intel part wins every single head-to-head benchmark in the database, 17 wins to zero, and its average benchmark score of 47468 places it at the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD chip’s average score of 20733 lands at the 74th percentile. The Core Ultra X9 378H is a mobile processor with a 25 watt thermal design power, while the Ryzen 5 5600GT is a desktop part rated at 65 watts, yet the Intel chip delivers dramatically higher scores across every measured workload.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive margin appears in the PassMark physics test. The Intel Core Ultra X9 378H scores 3404 against the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT’s 875, a difference of 74.3 percent in favor of the Intel chip. This test often reflects the efficiency of the core architecture and memory subsystem, and the gap here is substantial. The floating point math workload shows a similar pattern, with the Intel part scoring 114500 versus 39817 for the AMD chip, a 65.2 percent advantage. These two results indicate that the Core Ultra X9 378H handles complex mathematical operations at a much higher rate.

In Cinebench tests, the Intel processor maintains a consistent lead across all versions. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Core Ultra X9 378H scores 32553 while the Ryzen 5 5600GT scores 17272, a 46.9 percent difference. The single-core Cinebench R23 result follows the same trend: 4595 for Intel versus 2438 for AMD, also a 46.9 percent gap. Cinebench R20 multicore shows 13672 for Intel and 7254 for AMD, a 46.9 percent lead, while the single-core R20 test yields 1929 versus 1023, a 47 percent difference. Cinebench R15 multicore shows 3281 versus 1740, and the single-core result is 462 versus 245, both at a 47 percent gap. These consistent percentages across Cinebench versions suggest a uniform architectural advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

The PassMark multithread score places the Intel chip at 38298 against the AMD chip’s 20325, a 46.9 percent margin. The integer math test shows a smaller but still clear difference: 92603 for Intel versus 69566 for AMD, a 24.9 percent lead. The single-thread PassMark score shows 4453 versus 3348, also a 24.8 percent difference. Data compression favors Intel by 33 percent, with scores of 386591 and 258882. Data encryption shows a 46.8 percent gap, 29840 versus 15873. Extended instructions deliver 31315 versus 18041, a 42.4 percent lead. Random string sorting shows 44648 versus 26188, a 41.3 percent gap. The prime number search test shows the largest relative difference, with Intel scoring 357 against AMD’s 57, an 84 percent margin, meaning the Intel part finds prime numbers more than six times faster in this specific workload.

The closest margins are in integer math and single-thread performance, both around 25 percent, but even these represent a clear victory for the Intel processor. No benchmark in the head-to-head set shows the AMD chip ahead. The data confirms that the Core Ultra X9 378H outperforms the Ryzen 5 5600GT in every recorded test, with lead margins ranging from roughly 25 percent to 84 percent depending on the workload.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward conclusion: the Intel Core Ultra X9 378H is the faster processor in every measured category. Its average benchmark score of 47468 exceeds the Ryzen 5 5600GT’s 20733 by more than a factor of two, and its 89th percentile ranking versus 74th for the AMD chip places it in a higher overall tier of CPU performance. The Intel part also matches closely with the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 in the database, with a delta of 0.1 percent, and it sits slightly ahead of the Intel Core i7-13700KF by 0.3 percent. The Ryzen 5 5600GT, by contrast, is closest to the Intel Core i5-12490F, trailing by 0.3 percent, and the Intel Xeon 6325P by 0.4 percent. These nearest-rival comparisons place the two processors in entirely different performance brackets.

The Ryzen 5 5600GT remains a functional desktop processor with a 65 watt TDP and active production status, and it has a launch MSRP of $140. It supports DDR4 memory and uses the AMD Socket AM4 platform. The Core Ultra X9 378H is a mobile part with a 25 watt TDP, supports LPDDR5X memory, and uses the Intel BGA 2540 socket. Users on an existing AM4 platform with DDR4 memory might choose the Ryzen 5 5600GT for that compatibility, but the recorded benchmark data shows no performance category where it wins.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ fundamentally in architecture, process technology, and platform design. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT uses the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It contains 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The transistor count is listed at 10,700 million on a die size of 180 mm². Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The memory interface is dual-channel DDR4 with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The PCIe interface is Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 7. The multiplier is unlocked, which allows overclocking, and the socket is AMD Socket AM4. The memory bus supports ECC? The data shows ECC memory is not supported.

The Intel Core Ultra X9 378H belongs to the Core Ultra Series 3, with the Panther Lake codename and Panther Lake-H generation. It is built on a 3 nm process at Intel, which is a smaller node than the AMD chip’s 7 nm. It has 16 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The cache structure differs significantly: 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The memory support is LPDDR5X on a dual-channel bus, with a bandwidth of 153.6 GB/s, which is three times the AMD chip’s 51.2 GB/s. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 4 lanes from the CPU, a newer standard but with fewer CPU lanes. The integrated graphics are Arc B390. The multiplier is locked, so overclocking is not available. The socket is Intel BGA 2540, which is a mobile package. The Intel part has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

The core count difference is notable: 16 cores and 16 threads for Intel versus 6 cores and 12 threads for AMD. This means the Intel chip has more physical cores but no hyperthreading, while the AMD chip relies on simultaneous multithreading to reach 12 threads from 6 cores. The larger L1 and L2 caches per core on the Intel part, plus the higher L3 total, contribute to its performance advantage in the recorded benchmarks. The process node difference, 3 nm versus 7 nm, also explains part of the efficiency and speed gap. The Intel chip’s much higher memory bandwidth, 153.6 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s, likely supports its large lead in memory-sensitive workloads like data compression and random string sorting.

The Ryzen 5 5600GT was released on January 7, 2024, while the Core Ultra X9 378H has a release date of April 3, 2026. Both are listed as active in production. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part does not. The market segments differ as well: the Ryzen 5 5600GT is a desktop processor, and the Core Ultra X9 378H is a mobile processor. These architectural differences explain the benchmark results, but the database does not record any test where the AMD chip’s older architecture or desktop design gives it an advantage.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra X9 378H has an average benchmark score of 47468, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average score of 20733.

Q: How do the core counts compare between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core Ultra X9 378H has 16 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Intel Core Ultra X9 378H supports LPDDR5X with a bandwidth of 153.6 GB/s, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT supports DDR4 with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra X9 378H has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: Does either processor support overclocking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is possible. The Intel Core Ultra X9 378H has a locked multiplier.

Q: What are the thermal design power ratings?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has a TDP of 65 watts, and the Intel Core Ultra X9 378H has a TDP of 25 watts.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core Ultra X9 378H ranks at the 89th percentile, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT ranks at the 74th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra X9 378H wins in every recorded benchmark, so the category of wins is comprehensive. The largest margins occur in the prime number search test, where Intel leads by 84 percent, and the physics test, where Intel leads by 74.3 percent. The floating point math test shows a 65.2 percent lead for Intel. These three areas indicate workloads involving heavy mathematical computation, simulation, or physics processing favor the Intel chip strongly.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has zero wins in the head-to-head data. However, the database does show characteristics that might suit certain use cases. Its unlocked multiplier allows overclocking, which is not available on the Intel part. It uses the AMD Socket AM4 platform, which is a desktop socket with a 65 watt TDP, and it has a launch MSRP of $140, which is recorded in the database. Support for DDR4 memory and a Gen 3 PCIe interface with 16 CPU lanes means it fits into an older platform ecosystem. The Intel part uses a mobile BGA 2540 socket with Gen 5 PCIe but only 4 CPU lanes, and it has no recorded launch MSRP.

For workloads that rely on single-thread performance, the Intel chip leads by 24.8 percent in the PassMark single-thread test. For multithreaded workloads, the PassMark multithread score shows a 46.9 percent lead for Intel. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32553 versus 17272 indicates that rendering and video encoding tasks would complete roughly 46.9 percent faster on the Intel part. Data compression favors Intel by 33 percent, and data encryption by 46.8 percent, so archival and security-related tasks also favor the Intel chip. The AMD chip’s only distinguishing factors are platform compatibility, an unlocked multiplier, and a recorded launch MSRP, none of which appear in the benchmark results as a performance win. The data shows no workload category where the Ryzen 5 5600GT comes out ahead.