AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep for the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H across all 11 shared benchmark tests. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D does not secure a single win in any of the head-to-head comparisons. The largest margin comes in floating point math, where the Intel part scores 82415 against 34511 for the AMD chip, a delta of 58.1 percent. This is not a near-run contest; the Intel processor leads by double digits in most workloads.

The most lopsided results continue with prime number finding. The Core Ultra 5 336H posts 299 while the Ryzen 5 5500X3D manages 170, a 43.1 percent deficit. Extended instructions show a similar pattern: 24542 for Intel versus 15925 for AMD, a 35.1 percent gap. Data encryption follows at 34.4 percent behind, with scores of 21291 and 13967 respectively. These results indicate a substantial advantage in compute-heavy tasks that rely on modern instruction throughput.

Memory and sorting workloads also favor the Intel part. Random string sorting records 34402 against 23675, a 31.2 percent lead. Data compression shows 280340 versus 230392, a 17.8 percent edge. The multithread score is a strong indicator of overall throughput: Intel reaches 28545 while AMD settles at 20363, a 28.7 percent difference. Physics simulation also goes Intel's way, 2682 versus 2282, a 14.9 percent margin.

The closest contest is integer math. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H scores 62070, only 3.3 percent ahead of the Ryzen 5 5500X3D's 60033. This narrow gap suggests the AMD chip remains competitive in pure integer operations, even as it loses ground in other areas. Single-thread performance tells a different story: 4013 for Intel versus 2941 for AMD, a 26.7 percent advantage. The same delta appears in both single-thread entries, confirming consistency.

The average benchmark score adds context. The Ryzen 5 5500X3D records an average of 37018, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H averages 34485. Despite losing every head-to-head test, the AMD part holds a higher average because it includes additional benchmark entries in the database. Its percentile rank is 85, just above Intel's 84. The nearest rivals further illustrate positioning: the AMD chip sits within 0.3 percent of the Intel Core i9-12900T and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, while the Intel mobile chip lands within 0.8 percent of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H wins all 11 recorded head-to-head tests. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D records zero wins.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: Floating point math shows the biggest delta at 58.1 percent, with the Intel part scoring 82415 versus 34511 for AMD.

Q: Are there any workloads where the AMD processor is close?

A: Integer math is the closest result. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H scores 62070, just 3.3 percent ahead of the Ryzen 5 5500X3D's 60033.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D averages 37018, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H averages 34485. The AMD chip also holds a slightly higher percentile rank at 85 versus 84.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500X3D sits closest to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Core Ultra 5 225, both at 0.2 percent delta. The Core Ultra 5 336H sits closest to the Intel Core i7-13700HX at 0.2 percent delta and the Intel Core i5-13450HX at 0.4 percent.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has 16 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from entirely different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Vermeer codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It belongs to the 5000 series and targets the desktop segment with an AMD Socket AM4. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H uses the Panther Lake architecture, also its codename, built on a 3 nm process at Intel's own foundry. It belongs to the Core Ultra Series 3 and targets mobile devices with an Intel BGA 2540 socket.

Cache configurations differ sharply. The AMD part provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a large 96 MB shared L3 pool. The Intel part has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 18 MB of shared L3. The AMD chip's large L3 capacity is a defining feature of the 5500X3D naming, designed to feed the Zen 3 cores with a deep cache hierarchy. The Intel part compensates with a much smaller cache but a more advanced process node and higher boost clock.

Memory architecture also diverges. The AMD processor supports DDR4 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, plus ECC support. The Intel processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in dual-channel configuration, with a significantly higher memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s and no ECC support. PCIe connectivity differs as well: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 12 lanes.

The Intel part includes integrated graphics, specifically Intel Xe3 Graphics. The AMD part has no integrated graphics, marked as N/A. This is a practical difference for mobile versus desktop use. The Intel processor's 16 cores with 16 threads indicate no hyperthreading on its efficiency cores, while the AMD chip's 6 cores with 12 threads show simultaneous multithreading on all cores. The Intel boost clock of 4.60 GHz tops the AMD boost clock of 4.00 GHz, though the AMD base clock of 3.00 GHz exceeds Intel's 1.90 GHz base.

Specification Differences

The core count difference is the most visible specification gap: 6 cores and 12 threads for AMD versus 16 cores and 16 threads for Intel. Clock speeds also differ, with AMD starting at 3.00 GHz base and boosting to 4.00 GHz, while Intel starts at 1.90 GHz base and boosts to 4.60 GHz. Power ratings are far apart: the AMD TDP is 105, while the Intel TDP is 25, reflecting the desktop versus mobile positioning.

Cache hierarchy shows both per-core and shared differences. AMD uses 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 96 MB shared L3. Intel uses 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3. Process node and foundry differ: TSMC 7 nm for AMD, Intel 3 nm for Intel. The die size is recorded for AMD at 74 mm², while no die size is listed for Intel.

Memory support is exclusive to each platform: DDR4 for AMD, DDR5 and LPDDR5X for Intel. Memory bandwidth is more than double on the Intel side at 115.2 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s. ECC memory is supported by AMD but not by Intel. PCIe generation and lane counts differ, with AMD at Gen 4 and 20 lanes and Intel at Gen 5 and 12 lanes. Integrated graphics exist only on Intel. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000001504, while Intel lists SA4RD. The AMD chip is locked, and the Intel chip is also locked, so neither offers an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data directs different buyers to different processors. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is the stronger performer in every recorded head-to-head test, with particular dominance in floating point math, prime number finding, and extended instructions. Its 16-core design, higher boost clock, and faster memory bandwidth produce a multithread score of 28545, which is 28.7 percent ahead of the AMD chip. Mobile users who need integrated graphics and a lower TDP of 25 will find the Intel part aligned with their requirements.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D retains relevance for desktop builds on the AM4 platform. Its average benchmark score of 37018 is higher than Intel's 34485, and its percentile rank of 85 edges Intel's 84. The large 96 MB L3 cache and 105 TDP suit a desktop environment where power draw is less constrained. The closest integer math result, only 3.3 percent behind, shows the Zen 3 architecture still holds its own in specific workloads. Users with existing AM4 motherboards and DDR4 memory may prefer the AMD path, as the socket and memory support match that ecosystem directly.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H posts a single-thread score of 4013, which is 26.7 percent ahead of the AMD chip's 2941. This advantage carries through nearly every test. The only area where the AMD part shows a higher average comes from the database's broader scoring, not from the shared workload comparison. For pure performance across the measured benchmarks, the Intel part is the clear choice. For desktop compatibility and cache-heavy workloads, the AMD part offers a distinct platform fit. The recorded data does not show a scenario where the AMD processor overtakes the Intel processor in a direct test, making the verdict straightforward: Intel wins the head-to-head, while AMD wins on platform continuity.