AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is heavily lopsided. Across the eleven recorded PassMark tests, the Intel processor claims ten victories, while the AMD part manages a single win. The most decisive Intel advantage appears in floating-point math, where the Core Ultra 5 245 scores 120,548 against the Ryzen 5 7500X3D's 43,594, a delta of -63.8%. That is the largest performance gap in the entire head-to-head set, and it indicates a fundamental difference in execution throughput for this workload.

Data encryption shows a similarly wide margin. Intel scores 30,236 versus AMD's 15,797, a -47.8% difference. The Intel part also leads in extended instructions (33,304 vs 20,455, -38.6%) and prime number finding (365 vs 221, -39.5%). These results point to the Core Ultra 5 245 having substantially higher per-core and per-thread capability in arithmetic and cryptographic tasks. The multithreaded PassMark score reinforces that trend: Intel reaches 38,706, while AMD trails at 25,047, a -35.3% gap. That is a large delta for a workload designed to scale with core count, and it aligns with the Intel part's higher core and thread counts.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D's sole head-to-head win comes in the PassMark physics test. There, AMD scores 2,779 against Intel's 2,569, a delta of 8.2%. While this is a clear victory, it is the only test where the AMD part finishes ahead, and the margin is modest compared to the Intel wins. Single-thread performance also favors Intel decisively: the Core Ultra 5 245 records 4,394 in both the single-thread and singlethread tests, while the Ryzen 5 7500X3D records 3,494 in both, a -20.5% difference. Data compression (400,942 vs 271,649, -32.2%) and random string sorting (49,140 vs 32,999, -32.8%) complete the Intel sweep, with both tests showing consistent leads of roughly one-third.

Looking at the average benchmark scores, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 achieves 48,995, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D averages 44,573, which lands in the 89th percentile. The delta between their averages is roughly 10%. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44,466, +0.2% for AMD), the Intel Core i9-13950HX (44,342, +0.5%), and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (44,309, +0.6%), while the Intel Core i5-14600 sits just ahead at 44,889 (-0.7%). For the Intel Core Ultra 5 245, the nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49,196, -0.4%), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49,228, -0.5%), the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48,698, +0.6%), and the Intel Core i5-14600K (48,618, +0.8%). These figures show that both processors sit within a tight cluster of comparable desktop and mobile parts, but the Intel chip's placement is consistently higher.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the majority of the head-to-head benchmark tests?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 wins ten of the eleven recorded tests, with the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D taking only one.

Q: What is the largest performance difference between the two processors?

A: The largest delta is in PassMark floating-point math, where the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 120,548 versus the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D's 43,594, a difference of -63.8% from AMD's perspective.

Q: In which test does the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D outperform the Intel Core Ultra 5 245?

A: The AMD part wins the PassMark physics test, scoring 2,779 against Intel's 2,569, a margin of 8.2%.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 4,394 in both the single-thread and singlethread tests, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 3,494 in both, giving Intel a -20.5% advantage.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores and percentile rankings for each processor?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has an average benchmark score of 48,995 and sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has an average score of 44,573 and sits in the 89th percentile.

Q: Which processor shows a larger advantage in data encryption?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 leads in data encryption with a score of 30,236, compared to AMD's 15,797, a delta of -47.8%.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge significantly in their underlying architectures. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is built on the Raphael codename and belongs to the Zen 4 generation, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It integrates 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 uses the Arrow Lake-S codename and the Arrow Lake architecture, fabricated on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC, with 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The transistor count difference is substantial, with Intel packing roughly 58% more transistors, though the die area is over three times larger.

Core and thread configurations differ sharply. The AMD part offers 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part provides 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel chip has more than double the core count, but its thread count is only slightly higher, indicating that the Intel architecture does not rely on simultaneous multithreading for the extra threads. The AMD chip's 12 threads come from its 6 cores with two threads per core. Clock speeds also differ: the AMD base clock is 4.00 GHz with a boost of 4.50 GHz, while the Intel base clock is 3.50 GHz with a boost of 5.10 GHz. The Intel part has a lower base clock but a substantially higher boost clock.

Cache hierarchies are markedly different. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a large 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The AMD part's L3 cache is four times larger, which is a defining characteristic of the X3D series and likely contributes to its physics test win. The Intel part compensates with larger per-core L1 and L2 caches.

Memory support is similar, with both using DDR5 and dual-channel memory buses, but bandwidth differs. The AMD part lists 83.2 GB/s, while the Intel part lists 102.4 GB/s, a 23% advantage for Intel. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity also varies: the AMD chip provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well, with AMD using Radeon Graphics and Intel using Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. Both processors use different sockets: AMD Socket AM5 for the Ryzen, Intel Socket 1851 for the Core Ultra.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a clear overall performance leader in the Intel Core Ultra 5 245. Across the head-to-head benchmark suite, Intel wins ten of eleven tests, with margins that are often large, sometimes exceeding 30% and reaching as high as 63.8% in floating-point math. The Intel part also holds the higher average benchmark score (48,995 vs 44,573) and the higher percentile rank (90th vs 89th). For workloads that depend on multithreaded throughput, integer math, encryption, or data compression, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is the stronger choice based on the numbers.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D's single win in the physics test (2,779 vs 2,569, +8.2%) suggests that its large L3 cache provides an advantage in certain physical simulation workloads. However, that advantage does not extend to the other tested areas. The AMD part also carries a lower transistor count and a smaller die, but those architectural traits do not translate into broader benchmark success in this data set. The AMD chip's lower single-thread score (3,494 vs 4,394, -20.5%) and lower multithread score (25,047 vs 38,706, -35.3%) indicate that it is outclassed in both single-threaded and heavily threaded scenarios.

For users prioritizing the specific physics workload where AMD wins, the Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a measurable edge. For every other measured category, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 delivers a higher score, often by a substantial margin. The database's percentile rankings reinforce this: the Intel part sits at the 90th percentile, one point above the AMD part's 89th percentile. The nearest rival data further contextualizes both parts, with the Intel chip competing against the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and Intel Core i5-14600K, while the AMD chip sits near the Intel Core i9-13950HX and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385. Based strictly on the recorded benchmarks, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is the higher-performing processor in the vast majority of tests.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 245 |

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

| Series | 7000 series | Core Ultra Series 2 |

| Cores | 6 | 14 |

| Threads | 12 | 14 |

| Base Clock | 4.00 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Codename | Raphael | Arrow Lake-S |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 4) | Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake) |

| Process Node | 5 nm | 3 nm |

| Transistors | 11,270 million | 17,800 million |

| Die Size | 71 mm² | 243 mm² |

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

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 96 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes | Gen 5, 20 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU |

| Launch MSRP | $269 | $270 |

| Part Number | 100-000001904 | SRVFE |

Both processors share the same TDP of 65 watts, support DDR5 memory with dual-channel buses, include ECC memory support, are unlocked for overclocking (multiplier unlocked: false), and were released in the same year, with the AMD part released on 2025-11-11 and the Intel part on 2025-01-06. The Intel processor has a higher boost clock, more cores, more transistors, a larger die, larger per-core caches, and higher memory bandwidth. The AMD processor has a higher base clock, a much larger L3 cache, more PCIe lanes, and a smaller die and transistor count.