AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a clear overall picture: the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins 14 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE takes 3. The margin of victory, however, varies dramatically by workload type, and the AMD chip's wins are concentrated in specific memory and integer tasks.

Starting with the Cinebench suite, the Intel part is consistently ahead by roughly 18.3% across both single-core and multi-core tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel scores 21971 against AMD's 17940, a delta of -18.3% relative to the AMD. The single-core R23 result shows the same pattern: Intel at 3101 versus AMD at 2532, again -18.3%. This consistency extends to R15 and R20, where every result sits within a narrow band of -18.3% to -18.4%. The only slight outlier is R20 single-core at -18.4%, a negligible variance. This suggests that in pure CPU render workloads, the Intel part holds a stable, uniform advantage regardless of thread count.

The Passmark suite tells a more nuanced story. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE wins Passmark data compression with a score of 246397 versus Intel's 233998, a 5.3% advantage. It also takes Passmark integer math at 62666 versus 59543, a 5.2% lead. The third AMD win is in random string sorting, 29501 versus 28774, a modest 2.5% edge. These three wins share a common thread: they are data movement and integer-heavy operations where the AMD's architecture appears to extract better efficiency.

The Intel wins in Passmark are far larger in magnitude. The most striking is find prime numbers, where Intel scores 284 against AMD's 79, a massive -72.2% delta. Floating point math shows Intel at 82751 versus 39065, a -52.8% gap. Physics simulation follows at 2053 versus 1150, a -44% difference. Data encryption goes to Intel at 18289 versus 14197, a -22.4% margin. Extended instructions favor Intel at 20083 versus 17962, a -10.6% delta. Passmark multi-thread shows Intel at 25358 versus 21135, a -16.7% lead, while single-thread lands at 4348 versus 3914, a -10% edge.

The overall average benchmark scores reflect this distribution: Intel at 30468 versus AMD at 27712. The Intel part sits at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs in the database, while AMD holds the 79th percentile. Intel's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i9-11980HK (0.2% difference) and AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS (0.3%), placing it in the upper mid-range of mobile and desktop parts. AMD's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (0.3%) and Intel Core i5-12600KF (-0.3%), a slightly lower peer group.

Where Each One Wins

The workload split is instructive for matching silicon to tasks. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T dominates in compute-heavy, floating-point, and physics-oriented workloads. Its Cinebench sweep across all versions and both core counts indicates strong sustained multi-threaded rendering performance. The Passmark physics result (2053 versus 1150) and floating point math result (82751 versus 39065) confirm that the Intel part is better equipped for scientific computing, 3D simulation, and any task that relies heavily on FP32/FP64 arithmetic. The find prime numbers result (284 versus 79) is the largest single delta in the entire comparison, pointing to a major advantage in integer-heavy algorithmic loops.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE wins in three specific Passmark tests: data compression, integer math, and random string sorting. These are memory-latency-sensitive and cache-friendly workloads. The data compression score of 246397 is the highest single benchmark number recorded for the AMD part across the entire test suite, suggesting that its memory subsystem or cache hierarchy handles streaming data patterns particularly well. Integer math at 62666 also indicates strength in general-purpose integer workloads, though the margin over Intel (5.2%) is far smaller than Intel's lead in floating point.

The Intel part also wins the single-threaded Passmark test (4348 versus 3914, -10%) and single-thread Cinebench tests by the same ~18% margin as the multi-thread tests. This is notable because it means the Intel advantage is not merely a core-count effect; it also has higher per-thread performance. The AMD part, despite having 12 threads versus Intel's 10, cannot overcome the per-core deficit in most workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Phoenix2 codename, built on a 4 nm TSMC process. It integrates 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses the Arrow Lake architecture (Arrow Lake-S codename), built on a 3 nm TSMC process, with 17,800 million transistors on a larger 243 mm² die. The smaller process node for Intel does not translate to a smaller die; the Intel part is nearly double the AMD die area.

Core counts differ meaningfully. AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads, relying on simultaneous multithreading (SMT) to double thread count. Intel provides 10 cores and 10 threads, with no SMT. Despite having 4 fewer threads, Intel still wins the multi-threaded benchmarks, which indicates that its 10 physical cores deliver more aggregate throughput than AMD's 6 cores with SMT. The cache hierarchy reinforces this: AMD offers 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel offers 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. Intel's larger per-core caches likely contribute to its single-thread advantage.

Memory bandwidth differs as well. AMD lists 83.2 GB/s, while Intel lists 102.4 GB/s, both on DDR5 dual-channel interfaces. The higher Intel bandwidth aligns with its stronger floating point and physics results, which often scale with memory throughput. AMD supports ECC memory, Intel does not. AMD uses PCIe Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes; Intel uses PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes, a generation and lane-count advantage for expansion.

The integrated graphics also diverge. AMD uses the Radeon 740M, while Intel uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 execution units. Both are integrated solutions, but the database records no graphics benchmarks, so any qualitative comparison is limited to naming only. The market segments differ: AMD is classified as Mobile, Intel as Desktop, despite the Intel part's 65 W TDP. AMD's TDP is notably lower at 35 W. AMD has an unlocked multiplier, Intel does not. AMD's release date is 2024-04-15, while Intel's is 2024-12-31.

Specification Differences

The two parts differ on nearly every specification field in the database. AMD uses 6 cores and 12 threads; Intel uses 10 cores and 10 threads. Base clock is 3.40 GHz for AMD versus 2.50 GHz for Intel, but boost clock is 5.00 GHz for AMD versus 4.90 GHz for Intel, a much smaller gap. TDP is 35 W for AMD versus 65 W for Intel. Sockets are AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1851. Process node is 4 nm versus 3 nm. Transistor count is 20,900 million versus 17,800 million. Die size is 137 mm² versus 243 mm².

Cache sizes differ at every level: L1 is 64 KB per core versus 192 KB per core, L2 is 1 MB per core versus 3 MB per core, L3 is 16 MB shared versus 20 MB shared. Memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s. ECC support is present on AMD, absent on Intel. PCIe is Gen 4 with 14 lanes versus Gen 5 with 20 lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon 740M versus Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU. Market segment is Mobile versus Desktop. Multiplier is unlocked on AMD, locked on Intel. Release date is 2024-04-15 versus 2024-12-31.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has 6 cores and 12 threads. Intel has more physical cores, but AMD uses simultaneous multithreading to reach a higher thread count.

Q: Why does Intel win multi-threaded benchmarks despite having fewer threads?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 21971 versus AMD's 17940, a -18.3% difference. The Intel part achieves this with 10 physical cores and no SMT, while AMD uses 6 cores with SMT. The Intel design delivers higher per-thread performance, as shown by its single-core R23 score of 3101 versus AMD's 2532.

Q: Are there any benchmarks where the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE wins?

A: Yes, the AMD part wins 3 of 17 head-to-head tests: Passmark data compression (246397 versus 233998, 5.3%), Passmark integer math (62666 versus 59543, 5.2%), and Passmark random string sorting (29501 versus 28774, 2.5%).

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

A: The largest gap is in Passmark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 284 versus AMD's 79, a -72.2% delta from AMD's perspective. The second largest is Passmark floating point math at -52.8% (82751 versus 39065).

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has an average benchmark score of 30468, placing it at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE averages 27712, at the 79th percentile. Intel's nearest rival is the Intel Core i9-11980HK at 0.2% difference, while AMD's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X at 0.3%.

Q: Do both processors support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, both support DDR5 with dual-channel memory buses. Intel has higher memory bandwidth at 102.4 GB/s versus AMD's 83.2 GB/s. AMD additionally supports ECC memory, which Intel does not.

The Verdict

The data points to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T as the stronger overall processor. It wins 14 of 17 benchmarks, holds a higher average score (30468 versus 27712), and sits in a higher percentile (82 versus 79). Its wins span every Cinebench test, all major Passmark compute categories, and both single-thread and multi-thread metrics. The margins in its favor range from 10% to over 70%, with the largest gaps in integer prime computation, floating point math, and physics simulation.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE is not without merit. Its three wins in data compression, integer math, and random string sorting indicate that certain data-intensive workloads favor its memory subsystem. Its lower TDP of 35 W versus 65 W also suggests a more power-efficient operating point, though the database records no direct power measurements. Its support for ECC memory and unlocked multiplier are feature advantages that the Intel part lacks.

For users prioritizing raw compute performance, rendering throughput, or physics simulation, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is the clear choice from the recorded data. For workloads centered on data compression, string sorting, or integer math, the AMD part offers a narrower but real advantage. The Intel part's higher memory bandwidth (102.4 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s), larger caches, and higher per-core performance make it the more broadly capable processor across the benchmark suite. The AMD part's wins are real but confined to a specific subset of memory-sensitive tasks.