AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 shows a dominant performance profile for the Intel part. Across all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins. The database shows no benchmark wins for the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE in this pairing.

The most significant margin appears in the PassMark prime number search workload. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 scores 459, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 79. This translates to a delta of -82.8% for the AMD part, meaning the Intel processor is roughly five times faster in this highly parallel integer workload. The floating-point math test shows a similar pattern: Intel scores 194988 versus AMD's 39065, a -80% delta. This indicates a substantial throughput advantage in heavy computational tasks.

Single-threaded performance is the closest category between the two, though Intel still leads decisively. In PassMark single-thread, the Intel part scores 4881 against 3914 for the AMD chip, a -19.8% delta. The Cinebench R23 single-core test shows Intel at 6909 and AMD at 2532, a -63.4% delta. The difference between the PassMark and Cinebench single-thread results suggests the AMD part performs relatively better in PassMark's single-thread workload mix than in Cinebench's rendering-focused single-core test.

Multi-threaded rendering workloads show consistent Intel advantages. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 48945 versus AMD's 17940 (-63.3%). Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 20556 for Intel and 7534 for AMD (-63.3%), and Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 4933 versus 1808 (-63.3%). The PassMark multithread score follows the same trend: 56602 for Intel, 21135 for AMD (-62.7%).

Data encryption and physics workloads reveal the largest gaps outside of prime numbers. The encryption test shows Intel at 46949 and AMD at 14197, a -69.8% delta. Physics simulation scores are 3598 for Intel and 1150 for AMD, a -68% delta. Data compression shows Intel at 602121 versus 246397 for AMD (-59.1%), while random string sorting shows 73651 versus 29501 (-59.9%). Extended instructions testing yields 45357 for Intel and 17962 for AMD (-60.4%). Integer math shows 164869 for Intel versus 62666 for AMD (-62%).

The average benchmark score in the database reinforces the overall separation. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 holds an average benchmark score of 75488, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE averages 27712. The Intel part sits at the 95th percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the AMD part sits at the 79th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the recorded head-to-head measurements, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins in every workload category tested. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE does not record a single benchmark victory in this comparison.

The closest contest is single-threaded PassMark performance. The AMD part reaches 3914, which is 80.2% of the Intel score of 4881. This suggests that in lightly threaded, latency-sensitive tasks, the AMD chip is more competitive than in heavily threaded workloads. However, the Cinebench single-core results tell a different story: the AMD part scores 2532 versus Intel's 6909, a much wider gap. The discrepancy indicates that the AMD chip's single-thread performance is workload-dependent, with stronger results in PassMark's mix than in Cinebench's rendering load.

For multi-threaded and throughput-oriented tasks, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 is consistently far ahead. The largest deltas are in prime number finding (-82.8%), floating-point math (-80%), and encryption (-69.8%). These workloads benefit from the Intel part's higher core count and larger cache configuration. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE, with 6 cores and 12 threads, cannot match the 24-core, 24-thread Intel part in parallel execution.

The data suggests a clear use-case split, though one-sided: the Intel part serves demanding multi-threaded workloads and heavy compute tasks, while the AMD part remains functional for lighter single-threaded tasks but trails in every measured category. The database shows the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 at the 95th percentile versus the AMD part at the 79th percentile, placing them in different performance tiers.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different architectures. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE is based on Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 uses Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename, built on a 3 nm process at the same foundry. Despite the smaller process node, the Intel die is larger: 243 mm² versus 137 mm² for AMD.

Transistor counts differ in an interesting way. The AMD part contains 20,900 million transistors, while the Intel part contains 17,800 million. The AMD chip packs more transistors into a smaller die, while the Intel chip spreads fewer transistors across a larger area.

Core configurations diverge sharply. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has 6 cores and 12 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has 24 cores and 24 threads, with no multithreading per core. Cache hierarchies also differ. The AMD part provides 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3.

Memory bandwidth shows the Intel part with a notable advantage: 102.4 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s for AMD. Both support DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and both support ECC memory. The PCIe capabilities differ, with Intel offering Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes and AMD offering Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD part uses Radeon 740M, while the Intel part uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The production status for both is listed as active, with the AMD part released in April 2024 and the Intel part released in December 2024.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE operates at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with a 35 W TDP. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The Intel part draws nearly double the power but offers a higher boost clock.

Socket compatibility differs: AMD uses Socket AM5, Intel uses Socket 1851. The market segments are distinct, with the AMD part listed as Mobile and the Intel part listed as Desktop. The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD part but locked on the Intel part.

The memory bandwidth difference is significant: 102.4 GB/s for Intel versus 83.2 GB/s for AMD. PCIe generation and lane counts also differ, with Intel at Gen 5 with 20 lanes and AMD at Gen 4 with 14 lanes. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $579; the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Clock speeds, core counts, cache sizes, and power limits all favor the Intel part. The AMD part counters with a lower TDP, which may suit constrained thermal environments, and an unlocked multiplier for overclocking.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has an average benchmark score of 75488, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE averages 27712.

Q: How large is the single-threaded performance gap?

A: In PassMark single-thread, the Intel part scores 4881 versus 3914 for AMD, a delta of -19.8%. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 6909 versus 2532 for AMD, a delta of -63.4%.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration for each?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has 24 cores and 24 threads.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The AMD part has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel part has 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, compared to 83.2 GB/s for the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE.

Q: What are the TDP ratings?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has a 35 W TDP. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has a 65 W TDP.

Q: How many benchmark wins does each processor have in this comparison?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE records 0 wins.