AMD Ryzen 9 270 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T Comparison

AMD Ryzen 9 270 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T: the database places the AMD part at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel chip sits at the 82nd. The AMD processor's average benchmark score of 40246 puts it close to the Intel Core i9-13905H (40313, a 0.2% gap) and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (40081, a 0.4% lead). The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T's average score of 30468 lands near the Intel Core i5-13600H (30548, a 0.3% deficit) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS (30390, a 0.3% lead). These are two different performance tiers, separated by roughly 32% in average score, but the benchmark breakdown reveals a more nuanced story.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 9 270 dominates the Cinebench suite across the board. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 2664 against 2214 for the Intel part, a 20.3% advantage. The single-core R15 result shows 376 versus 312, a 20.5% win. Moving to Cinebench R20, the AMD chip delivers 11103 multi-core and 1567 single-core, while the Intel chip manages 9227 and 1302 respectively, both results coming in at 20.3% and 20.4% behind. Cinebench R23 follows the same pattern: 26438 versus 21971 in multi-core and 3732 versus 3101 in single-core, with the AMD processor leading by 20.3% in each case.

The Passmark suite shows a wider split. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 wins data compression with 351398 points against 233998, a massive 50.2% margin. Extended instructions go to AMD at 26729 versus 20083, a 33.1% lead. Integer math shows the largest single delta: 98266 versus 59543, a 65% advantage for the AMD chip. Random string sorting favors AMD at 42819 versus 28774, a 48.8% gap. Data encryption goes to AMD at 20852 versus 18289, a 14% edge. The AMD part also wins the Passmark multi-thread test with 29089 points against 25358, a 14.7% lead.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has its own victories, all in the Passmark suite. The most striking is find prime numbers: 284 versus 88, a 69% win for Intel. Floating point math favors Intel at 82751 versus 60122, a 27.3% margin. Physics goes to Intel at 2053 versus 1365, a 33.5% lead. In single-thread performance, Intel wins with 4348 points against 3784, a 13% advantage. Both the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread results confirm this same 4348 versus 3784 split.

The final tally shows 12 wins for the AMD Ryzen 9 270 and 5 wins for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T. The AMD chip's wins tend to be larger in magnitude, particularly in integer math and data compression, while Intel's wins are concentrated in specialized workloads.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 270 is the clear choice for general productivity and multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench results, which scale from R15 through R23, all show a consistent 20.3% to 20.5% advantage, indicating that the AMD part sustains its lead across different rendering and compute loads. The Passmark multi-thread score of 29089 versus 25358 reinforces this, as does the 65% lead in integer math, a core component of many office and database applications. Data compression and random string sorting, both common in file handling and data processing, favor AMD by roughly 50% and 49% respectively. For anyone running parallel compilation, video encoding, or spreadsheet-heavy tasks, the recorded data points squarely at the AMD processor.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins in specific computational niches. The 69% margin in find prime numbers suggests an advantage in workloads that rely on repeated integer division and modular arithmetic, such as cryptography or number theory simulations. Floating point math at 27.3% ahead indicates strength in scientific computing, simulation, and any workload that uses heavy FPU instructions. The physics test, which simulates rigid body dynamics, shows a 33.5% lead for Intel, pointing to better performance in physics-based game engines or engineering simulations. The 13% single-thread lead is notable: the Intel chip delivers higher peak frequency in single-core scenarios, which matters for lightly threaded applications and responsive desktop use.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 270 has an average benchmark score of 40246, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T averages 30468. The AMD part also sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, versus the 82nd percentile for Intel.

Q: How large is the AMD chip's lead in Cinebench R23?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 26438 against 21971 for the Intel chip, a 20.3% lead. In single-core, AMD scores 3732 against 3101, also a 20.3% advantage.

Q: Are there any workloads where the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins by a wide margin?

A: Yes, the Intel chip wins find prime numbers by 69% (284 versus 88) and physics by 33.5% (2053 versus 1365). It also leads floating point math by 27.3% (82751 versus 60122).

Q: What is the difference in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has a 13% lead in Passmark single-thread tests, scoring 4348 versus 3784 for the AMD Ryzen 9 270.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T supports 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the AMD Ryzen 9 270 supports 89.6 GB/s.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 270 uses the AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses the Intel Socket 1851. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads; the Intel part has 10 cores and 10 threads. Base clocks differ significantly: 4.00 GHz for AMD versus 2.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.20 GHz for AMD and 4.90 GHz for Intel. Thermal design power (TDP) shows 45 watts for the AMD chip and 65 watts for the Intel chip.

The cache configurations are distinct. AMD uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel uses 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. Memory support is DDR5 for both, with dual-channel buses, but the bandwidth differs: 89.6 GB/s for AMD versus 102.4 GB/s for Intel. PCIe support differs as well: the AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The market segments are also different: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001836, while the Intel part number is listed as unknown.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 270 is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, using a 4 nm process node from 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, on a 3 nm process node also from TSMC. It contains 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The Intel chip belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation, while the AMD chip is in the Ryzen 9 generation.

The transistor counts and die sizes show different design approaches: AMD packs more transistors into a smaller die, while Intel uses a larger die with fewer transistors. The cache architecture reflects the core layout differences. AMD's per-core L1 and L2 are smaller, but with 16 threads it can keep more work in flight. Intel's larger per-core caches (192 KB L1, 3 MB L2) and 20 MB L3 provide more on-chip data per core. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses the Radeon 780M, while Intel uses the Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU. Neither chip has ECC memory support, and both have locked multipliers.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 9 270 is the stronger overall processor for the majority of workloads. Its 12 benchmark wins against 5 for the Intel chip, combined with a 32% higher average score, make it the default pick for multi-threaded productivity, compression, encryption, and integer-heavy tasks. The 20.3% lead across all Cinebench versions shows consistent rendering performance, and the 65% margin in integer math suggests a significant edge in general computing. The AMD part also achieves this with a lower 45-watt TDP compared to Intel's 65 watts, which is notable for the mobile segment it targets.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T should be selected for specific workloads where its strengths align. The 69% win in find prime numbers, the 33.5% lead in physics, and the 27.3% advantage in floating point math make it the better choice for scientific computation, simulation, and physics-based applications. The 13% single-thread lead also favors Intel for lightly threaded software and tasks that depend on peak single-core frequency. The larger 20 MB L3 cache and higher memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s could benefit workloads that are cache- or memory-bound.

The benchmark results show a clear trade-off: AMD wins the multi-threaded and integer-heavy categories, Intel wins the floating point, physics, and single-thread categories. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 is the more versatile processor for general use and parallel workloads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is specialized for scientific and simulation tasks. The choice depends on the workload mix, but the recorded data favors the AMD processor for most users.