AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T Comparison

AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE and Intel Core Ultra 5 225T occupy different corners of the desktop processor market, with the former built around a power-efficient Zen 3 design and the latter a newer, higher-core-count Arrow Lake part. The database contains benchmark results only for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T, so the analysis relies on the recorded measurements for that chip and the architectural specifications of both processors. The Intel part posts an average benchmark score of 30468, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile in the database, which reflects a lack of measured data rather than a performance verdict. The comparison therefore hinges on the Intel’s measured strengths and the AMD’s design characteristics.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is the only one of the two with benchmark results, and those results define its win profile across several workloads. In multi-threaded rendering, the chip delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21971, which is the highest multi-core figure in its recorded set. This indicates a strong performance in heavily threaded tasks such as 3D rendering, video encoding, and compilation workloads. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9227 and R15 multi-core score of 2214 follow the same pattern, confirming that the processor scales well with thread count across successive versions of the same benchmark suite. The PassMark multi-thread score of 25358 reinforces this, showing that the 10-core, 10-thread configuration handles parallel workloads effectively.

Single-thread performance is also a clear strength for the Intel part. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3101, R20 single-core score of 1302, and R15 single-core score of 312 all place it in a competitive range for lightly threaded tasks. The PassMark single-thread score of 4348 and the single-thread score of 4348 (recorded under a second name) are identical, indicating consistency in the measurement. The boost clock of 4.90 GHz is the highest clock speed between the two processors, and the data shows that this translates into strong per-core throughput in integer and floating-point math. The PassMark integer math score of 59543 and floating-point math score of 82751 are both substantial, suggesting that the chip handles arithmetic-heavy code with ease.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has no recorded benchmarks, so it cannot claim any measured wins in this dataset. However, its specification sheet points to areas where it might compete if data were available. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, which is two fewer cores but six more threads than the Intel part. Its TDP of 35 watts is nearly half of the Intel’s 65 watts, and its base clock of 3.80 GHz is higher than the Intel’s 2.50 GHz, though its boost clock of 4.60 GHz is lower. The integrated Radeon Graphics 512SP likely offers more graphics execution units than the Intel’s Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU, but no benchmarks exist to quantify any advantage. The AMD part also supports DDR4 memory, which is an older standard but potentially more available, while the Intel part requires DDR5.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and foundry processes. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It contains 10,700 million transistors on a die size of 180 mm². The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses the Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename, built on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC. It contains 17,800 million transistors on a die size of 243 mm². The Intel part has 66% more transistors and a 35% larger die, which reflects a more complex design with more cores and a newer process node.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, with a 16 MB L3 cache. The Intel part has 192 KB of L1 cache per core and 3 MB of L2 cache per core, with a 20 MB shared L3 cache. The Intel’s per-core L2 cache is six times larger, and its L3 cache is 25% larger overall. This larger cache allocation likely contributes to the Intel’s strong single-thread scores, as more data can reside closer to the cores.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD part uses DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel part uses DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, exactly double the AMD’s bandwidth. The Intel’s PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD’s is Gen 3 with 16 lanes. Neither processor supports ECC memory. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, while the Intel part is locked. The AMD part uses Socket AM4, while the Intel part uses Socket 1851.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head benchmark results between the two processors are not present in the database. The only recorded scores belong to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T, so the comparison must use those absolute numbers to characterize the Intel’s performance, while the AMD’s capabilities remain inferred from its specifications. The Intel’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21971 is its largest multi-threaded result, and it stands well above the Cinebench R20 score of 9227 and R15 score of 2214. These numbers indicate that the Arrow Lake design scales efficiently across its 10 cores, with the multi-core scores growing by roughly 2.4 times from R15 to R23, which is consistent with the benchmark’s increasing workload demands.

In single-threaded tests, the Intel’s Cinebench R23 score of 3101 is the highest, followed by R20 at 1302 and R15 at 312. The PassMark single-thread score of 4348 aligns with this pattern, showing that the boost clock of 4.90 GHz delivers competitive per-core performance. The PassMark integer math score of 59543 and floating-point math score of 82751 are the two largest arithmetic results, with floating-point exceeding integer by 39%. This suggests that the chip is particularly strong in workloads that rely on floating-point calculations, such as scientific simulations and certain graphics tasks.

Data compression and encryption scores are also recorded. The PassMark data compression score of 233998 is the single highest value in the entire benchmark set, indicating that the processor handles compression algorithms, which are typically memory-bandwidth sensitive, very effectively. The data encryption score of 18289 is lower by comparison, which is common for encryption workloads that depend on specific instruction support. The extended instructions score of 20083 shows that the chip executes AVX and similar instruction sets efficiently. The find prime numbers score of 284 is a low absolute number, but this is a workload that relies on integer division and branch prediction, and the score reflects the benchmark’s sensitivity rather than a processor flaw. Random string sorting scores 28774, and physics scores 2053, with the latter being a smaller result that likely reflects a single-threaded physics simulation.

The nearest rivals for the Intel part are all within a narrow band. The Intel Core i9-11980HK has an average score of 30422 with a delta of 0.2, the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS has 30390 with a delta of 0.3, the Intel Core i5-13600H has 30548 with a delta of -0.3, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U has 30364 with a delta of 0.3. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T’s average score of 30468 sits between these values, meaning it trades places with these rivals by less than a percentage point. This places the chip in a tight competitive cluster, where the differences are within measurement noise. The database’s 82nd percentile ranking confirms that the Intel part outperforms most CPUs, but the nearest rivals show that it is not a class leader.

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 7 5705GE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part has fewer cores but more threads, while the Intel part has more cores but no hyper-threading.

Q: What are the benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE?

A: The database contains no benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it has no recorded test results, so no performance measurements are available for comparison.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel part has an average benchmark score of 30468. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i9-11980HK at 30422 (delta 0.2), AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS at 30390 (delta 0.3), Intel Core i5-13600H at 30548 (delta -0.3), and AMD Ryzen 7 7736U at 30364 (delta 0.3). All deltas are within 0.3 percent, so the chip performs essentially on par with these processors.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE supports DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T supports DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, which is double the AMD’s bandwidth.

Q: Is either processor unlocked for overclocking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has a locked multiplier, so it cannot be overclocked in the same manner.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has a TDP of 35 watts. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has a TDP of 65 watts, which is nearly double the AMD’s power envelope.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads. The AMD’s base clock is 3.80 GHz, higher than the Intel’s 2.50 GHz, but the Intel’s boost clock is 4.90 GHz, higher than the AMD’s 4.60 GHz. The AMD’s TDP is 35 watts, while the Intel’s is 65 watts. The AMD uses Socket AM4, while the Intel uses Socket 1851. The architecture differs: Zen 3 (Cezanne) for AMD versus Arrow Lake (Arrow Lake-S) for Intel. The process node is 7 nm for AMD and 3 nm for Intel, both from TSMC. Transistor count is 10,700 million for AMD and 17,800 million for Intel, and die size is 180 mm² for AMD and 243 mm² for Intel.

Cache configurations are distinct. The AMD has 64 KB L1 per core and 512 KB L2 per core, with a 16 MB L3 cache. The Intel has 192 KB L1 per core and 3 MB L2 per core, with a 20 MB shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR4 for AMD and DDR5 for Intel, with bandwidths of 51.2 GB/s and 102.4 GB/s respectively. PCIe support is Gen 3 with 16 lanes for AMD and Gen 5 with 20 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon Graphics 512SP for AMD versus Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU for Intel. The AMD has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel is locked. The release dates are February 2025 for AMD and December 2024 for Intel. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP, and neither supports ECC memory.

The Verdict

The data in the database supports the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T as the only one with measured performance. Its average benchmark score of 30468 and 82nd percentile ranking indicate a solid mid-range desktop processor. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21971 and single-core score of 3101 show balanced strength, and the PassMark data compression score of 233998 is a standout result. The chip’s nearest rivals all sit within 0.3 percent of its average score, meaning it performs on par with the Intel Core i9-11980HK, AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS, Intel Core i5-13600H, and AMD Ryzen 7 7736U. For users who need measured performance, the Intel part is the clear choice based on the available data.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has no benchmark scores, so no performance claims can be made from the database. Its specifications suggest a different profile: a 35-watt TDP, 8 cores and 16 threads, and a higher base clock of 3.80 GHz. The lower power draw and higher thread count could make it attractive for power-constrained systems, but without recorded scores, its actual performance is unknown. The database shows it at the 50th percentile, which is a default position for unmeasured parts, not a performance rating.

The verdict from the data is straightforward. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is the only processor here with verified benchmark results, and those results place it in a competitive position among its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE offers a lower TDP and more threads, but the lack of measured data means it cannot be compared on performance. For any workload where benchmark scores matter, the Intel part is the one with evidence behind it. For a system where power efficiency is the priority, the AMD part’s 35-watt TDP is a documented advantage, but the performance trade-off is not quantified in this database.