AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results show a clear split between the two processors. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins 13 of the 17 recorded comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G takes 4 wins. The margins, however, are not uniform across workload types.

In Cinebench rendering tests, the Intel part leads consistently but by narrow margins. The R15 multicore score is 2214 versus 2167 for AMD, a 2.1% gap. The R20 multicore result is 9227 against 9031, again 2.1%. The R23 multicore test shows 21971 for Intel and 21503 for AMD, with the same 2.1% delta. Single-core Cinebench results follow the same pattern: R15 single-core is 312 versus 305 (2.2% Intel lead), R20 single-core is 1302 versus 1274 (2.2%), and R23 single-core is 3101 versus 3035 (2.1%). These are close margins, indicating that the two chips have similar rendering throughput per thread despite different architectures.

The largest Intel wins appear in math-heavy workloads. The passmark floating point math score is 82751 for Intel versus 47919 for AMD, a 42.1% advantage. The passmark physics test shows 2053 versus 1450, a 29.4% lead. Prime number finding is the most extreme: Intel scores 284 while AMD scores 96, a 66.2% delta. Data encryption also favors Intel, 18289 versus 17181, a 6.1% edge. The passmark multithread score is nearly identical, 25358 for Intel against 25294 for AMD, a 0.3% difference. Single-thread passmark shows Intel at 4348 versus 3878, a 10.8% lead.

The AMD wins are concentrated in data and integer workloads. The largest is passmark integer math, where AMD scores 77042 against Intel's 59543, a 29.4% advantage. Data compression shows 293306 for AMD versus 233998 for Intel, a 25.3% lead. Random string sorting favors AMD at 35067 versus 28774, a 21.9% edge. Extended instructions go to AMD too, 22610 against 20083, a 12.6% margin. These results indicate that the Ryzen 5 8600G handles certain data manipulation tasks substantially better, while the Intel part dominates floating point and physics simulations.

The average benchmark scores in the database tell a similar story. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has an average benchmark score of 30468, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G has an average score of 24089, at the 76th percentile. The nearest rivals for Intel include the Intel Core i9-11980HK at 30422 (0.2% lower), the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS at 30390 (0.3% lower), and the Intel Core i5-13600H at 30548 (0.3% higher). For AMD, the closest competitors are the AMD Ryzen 5 7540U at 24188 (0.4% higher), the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U at 23982 (0.4% lower), and the Intel Core i5-13400 at 24280 (0.8% higher). The average score gap of roughly 26% between the two reviewed parts is driven primarily by the floating point and physics differences, since the multithread passmark scores are almost equal.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T as the stronger overall performer. It holds the advantage in 13 of 17 tests, including all Cinebench render scores, all single-thread measurements, and the majority of math-oriented workloads. Its percentile ranking of 82 versus 76 for AMD reinforces this position. The average benchmark score difference, 30468 against 24089, is substantial and consistent with the head-to-head results.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is not without merit. It wins the integer math test by 29.4%, data compression by 25.3%, random string sorting by 21.9%, and extended instructions by 12.6%. These are meaningful margins in specific domains. However, the overall score distribution favors Intel across a broader set of tasks. The multithread passmark result is essentially a tie, 25358 versus 25294, which shows that the two chips deliver comparable aggregate throughput in that particular test.

For users who prioritize rendering performance, single-thread speed, physics simulation, or floating point operations, the data clearly supports the Intel part. The Cinebench R23 multicore result of 21971 versus 21503, while narrow, still favors Intel. The single-thread passmark lead of 10.8% is more pronounced. For users whose workloads are dominated by integer math, data compression, or string sorting, the AMD chip is the better match based on the recorded numbers. The passmark integer math advantage of 29.4% is the largest win for either side outside of the prime number test.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins in rendering and compute-heavy tasks. All three Cinebench versions, R15, R20, and R23, show Intel ahead in both multicore and single-core configurations. The margins are small, between 2.1% and 2.2%, but they are consistent across every render test. The physics test shows a 29.4% Intel advantage, and floating point math shows a 42.1% lead. Prime number finding, which relies heavily on integer division and modular arithmetic, shows a 66.2% Intel advantage, the largest delta in the entire comparison. Data encryption also favors Intel by 6.1%. The passmark multithread score is effectively even, with Intel ahead by only 0.3%.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G wins in data manipulation and integer-heavy workloads. Data compression shows a 25.3% AMD advantage, the second largest margin in the comparison. Integer math is 29.4% in AMD's favor. Random string sorting, which involves memory access patterns and comparison operations, gives AMD a 21.9% lead. Extended instructions, which test SIMD and specialized instruction set extensions, show AMD ahead by 12.6%. These four wins are all in the passmark suite, and none of them appear in the Cinebench tests, which are entirely Intel territory.

The single-thread picture deserves attention. The Cinebench single-core tests show Intel ahead by about 2.1% to 2.2%. The passmark single-thread test shows a larger Intel lead of 10.8%, 4348 versus 3878. This suggests that the Intel core design has a more substantial advantage in certain single-threaded workloads, even though the Cinebench gap is small.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Q: How do the two chips compare in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T scores 21971, which is 2.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G's 21503.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in either direction?

A: The largest gap is in passmark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 284 against AMD's 96, a 66.2% advantage for Intel.

Q: Does the AMD chip win any benchmark by a wide margin?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G wins passmark integer math by 29.4% with a score of 77042 versus Intel's 59543.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has an average benchmark score of 30468, compared to 24089 for the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses the Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename, fabricated on a 3 nm process also at TSMC. It has 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die.

The core configurations differ sharply. AMD uses a symmetric design with 6 cores and 12 threads, relying on simultaneous multithreading to double the thread count. Intel uses 10 cores and 10 threads, meaning no multithreading is present. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD chip has more threads, 12 versus 10. The Intel part compensates with a higher core count and a different core topology.

Cache hierarchies are distinct. The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has larger per-core caches at every level and a larger shared L3 pool.

Memory support is similar in type but different in bandwidth. Both support DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus. The AMD chip has a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, while the Intel chip reaches 102.4 GB/s. Neither supports ECC memory. The PCIe interfaces differ: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

The integrated graphics are different. AMD uses the Radeon 760M, while Intel uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 execution units. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, while the Intel multiplier is locked. The AMD part launched in January 2024 with a launch MSRP of $229. The Intel part launched in December 2024 with no recorded launch MSRP in the database. The AMD socket is AM5, and the Intel socket is 1851. Both are currently active production parts in the desktop market segment.