AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data splits these two processors across completely different usage arenas. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D is a desktop part with 8 cores and 16 threads, built for Socket AM5, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is a mobile processor with 14 cores and 14 threads on BGA 2049. The AMD chip carries a 120 TDP, the Intel chip a 28 TDP, which immediately signals different power envelopes and thermal expectations.

The benchmark database contains no recorded scores for the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D. Its benchmark array is empty, its average benchmark score is zero, and its percentile versus all CPUs sits at 50. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, by contrast, has a full suite of 19 recorded benchmark scores, an average benchmark score of 31508, and a percentile ranking of 82 across all CPUs. This means the quantitative comparison is one-sided in terms of available measurements, but the specification sheet still defines clear strengths for each part.

The AMD part wins on desktop integration. It uses DDR5 memory with ECC support, has a 96 MB shared L3 cache, and provides Gen 5 PCIe with 24 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part wins on mobility and efficiency. It supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, has a 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth figure that exceeds the AMD part's 83.2 GB/s, and its 28 TDP makes it suitable for thinner chassis. The 14-core configuration on the Intel side gives it more physical cores, though it has fewer threads than cores, which is unusual and suggests a hybrid layout without hyperthreading on the efficiency cores.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D uses the Raphael codename and belongs to the Ryzen 7 generation built on Zen 4. The process node is 5 nm, fabricated by TSMC, with 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The cache hierarchy is straightforward: 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 96 MB of shared L3. This large L3 pool is the defining architectural trait of the X3D line, and it appears to be the central differentiator versus the Intel mobile part.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H uses the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically the Arrow Lake-H codename, and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation. It is built on a 3 nm process, also by TSMC, but the database records no transistor count or die size for this chip. The cache layout is different in both size and organization: 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The per-core L1 and L2 figures are larger than the AMD part's, but the shared L3 is dramatically smaller at 18 MB versus 96 MB.

The AMD chip has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel chip has a lower base clock of 1.70 GHz but a higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The boost behavior suggests the Intel part can reach higher single-core frequencies under the right thermal conditions, while the AMD part runs at a higher sustained base. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking headroom is limited on both sides.

The memory controllers differ in important ways. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, dual-channel, with ECC enabled. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, dual-channel, with no ECC. The Intel memory bandwidth figure of 102.4 GB/s is higher than the AMD figure of 83.2 GB/s. PCIe lane counts also differ: the AMD part provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part uses integrated Arc Graphics 130T, while the AMD part uses Radeon Graphics, though neither integrated solution is benchmarked in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so direct head-to-head comparisons must rely on the Intel part's absolute scores and its position against nearby rivals. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H posts a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14629.5 and a single-core score of 1969. In Cinebench R20, it scores 10041 multicore and 1417 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 2397.5 multicore and 288.5 single-core. These numbers establish a baseline for the Intel part across three generations of the Cinebench renderer.

Geekbench results for the Intel chip are 11526 multicore and 2151 single-core. The PassMark suite provides the widest spread of measurements. The multithread score is 28119, and the single-thread score is 4258. Integer math reaches 68520, floating point math reaches 86540, and extended instructions reach 21915. Data compression scores 283451, while data encryption scores 21428. Random string sorting hits 33654, find prime numbers scores 220, and the physics test scores 1877.

The nearest rivals in the database give context for the Intel part's standing. The Intel Core i5-13500 has an average score of 31510 with a delta of 0 percent, effectively identical. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX also sits at 31495 with a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core 7 240H trails by 0.1 percent at 31483, and the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 is also 0.1 percent behind at 31473. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H's average of 31508 places it marginally ahead of the Ryzen 9 5980HX and essentially tied with the Core i5-13500.

Because the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has no scores, the database cannot confirm whether its 96 MB L3 cache translates into benchmark wins. The head-to-head benchmark array between the two items is empty, and the win counts are zero for both sides. The only quantitative comparison possible is the Intel part's performance relative to its own nearest rivals, not relative to the AMD part.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has 14 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has 8 cores.

Q: Which processor has a larger shared L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H does not.

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has an average benchmark score of 31508, with a percentile ranking of 82 across all CPUs.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D have any recorded benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has an empty benchmark array and an average benchmark score of 0.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth rating?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field in the database.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H |

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

| Series | 7000 series | Core Ultra Series 2 |

| Cores | 8 | 14 |

| Threads | 16 | 14 |

| Base clock | 4.00 GHz | 1.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 120 | 28 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 2049 |

| Architecture | Raphael | Arrow Lake |

| Codename | Raphael | Arrow Lake-H |

| Generation | Ryzen 7 (Zen 4 Raphael) | Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake-H) |

| Process node | 5 nm | 3 nm |

| Transistors | 11,270 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 71 mm² | Not recorded |

| 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 | 18 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 lanes (CPU) | Gen 5, 8 lanes (CPU) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | Arc Graphics 130T |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2026-05-30 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | $329 | Not recorded |

| Part number | 100-000002235 | SRQAM |

| Average benchmark score | 0 | 31508 |

| Percentile versus all CPUs | 50 | 82 |

The AMD part was released later, has a higher TDP, uses a socketed desktop platform, and carries a launch MSRP of $329. The Intel part was released earlier, has a much lower TDP, uses a BGA package, and has no recorded launch MSRP. The Intel part also supports LPDDR5X in addition to DDR5, while the AMD part is limited to DDR5.

The Verdict

The database presents an unusual situation. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D has no benchmark scores, no average score, and a percentile ranking of 50, which is the midpoint of all CPUs. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has a full benchmark suite, a percentile ranking of 82, and an average score of 31508 that places it in a tight cluster with the Intel Core i5-13500, the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX, the Intel Core 7 240H, and the Intel Core Ultra 3 205.

For desktop builders, the AMD part offers a large 96 MB L3 cache, 8 cores with 16 threads, ECC memory support, and 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU. These specifications point toward a workstation or high-end desktop role where cache capacity and memory integrity matter. The 120 TDP suggests it needs a robust cooling solution, and the AM5 socket means it is intended for upgradeable desktop platforms.

For mobile users, the Intel part delivers 14 cores, a 4.90 GHz boost clock, LPDDR5X memory support, and a 28 TDP that fits portable chassis. Its benchmark scores show strong multicore and single-core performance, and its average score of 31508 puts it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. The higher memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s gives it an edge in memory-intensive tasks, at least on paper.

The data does not support a direct performance comparison because only one side has measurements. What the data does show is that the Intel part is a proven performer in its mobile segment, while the AMD part's strengths are entirely speculative from its specifications. The AMD chip's 96 MB L3 cache and ECC support make it the choice for workloads that benefit from large cache pools and verified memory, assuming the missing benchmark data is eventually populated. The Intel chip is the choice for anyone who needs verified performance in a low-power mobile package.