AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE vs Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus carries the entire benchmark weight in this comparison, as the database contains no recorded benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE. The Intel part posts an average benchmark score of 79,574, placing it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs tracked. With no scores for the AMD chip, its average sits at 0 with a 50th percentile ranking, meaning direct numerical comparison is impossible for most tests.

Focusing on the Intel processor alone, the Cinebench results show strongly consistent scaling. In Cinebench R15, the 290HX Plus scores 5,981 in multi-core and 340 in single-core. Moving to Cinebench R20, that multi-core figure jumps to 21,198, while single-core reaches 2,992. Cinebench R23 delivers the most complete picture: 39,684 multi-core and 2,356 single-core. These scores indicate a processor that scales nearly linearly with thread count, a pattern consistent with its 24-core, 24-thread design.

PassMark results reinforce the multi-threaded strength. The multithread score is 59,439, while single-thread sits at 4,951. Integer math reaches 164,839, floating point math hits 201,773, and extended instructions score 51,290. Data compression posts 658,724, while data encryption manages 50,008. Random string sorting completes at 80,327. Physics testing yields 3,387, and prime number finding scores 519.

The nearest rivals give context for the Intel part. It outperforms the Intel Core i9-14900KF by 0.3%, matching that processor's 79,371 average score. Against the AMD EPYC 7413, the 290HX Plus trails by 0.6%, as the EPYC posts 80,041. The Intel Core i9-14900K sits 0.6% behind the 290HX Plus, with a 79,097 average. The Intel Xeon w5-2565X leads by 1.4% at 80,671. These deltas are all within a narrow band, suggesting the 290HX Plus performs at the top tier of desktop and workstation processors.

Because the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE lacks any benchmark entries, the head-to-head wins column remains zero for both sides. The data cannot show where the AMD chip wins or loses. All recorded performance evidence belongs to the Intel part.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design generations. The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE uses Zen 3 architecture on the Cezanne codename, built on TSMC's 7 nm process. The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus uses Arrow Lake-HX Refresh silicon, also fabricated by TSMC but at a smaller 3 nm node. The process difference alone explains much of the efficiency and density gap between them.

Transistor counts differ sharply. The AMD chip packs 10,700 million transistors into a 180 mm² die. The Intel part carries 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. That is roughly 7,100 million more transistors on the Intel side, spread across a larger physical area. The Intel die is about 35% larger by area, yet the transistor density is still higher on the 3 nm node.

Core counts and thread counts are the most visible split. AMD offers 8 cores and 16 threads, relying on simultaneous multithreading to double thread count. Intel offers 24 cores and 24 threads, with no SMT, meaning each core handles exactly one thread. The Intel part therefore has three times the physical cores but only 1.5 times the threads of the AMD chip.

Clock speeds tell a mixed story. The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boosts to 4.60 GHz. The Intel part starts lower at 2.70 GHz base but boosts much higher to 5.50 GHz. The Intel boost advantage of 0.90 GHz over AMD's boost reflects its newer process and higher power envelope. The AMD base advantage of 1.10 GHz suggests better sustained low-load efficiency.

Cache hierarchies are entirely different. AMD uses 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel uses 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. Intel's L2 alone, at 3 MB per core, is nearly six times larger than AMD's per-core L2. Total L3 capacity is 36 MB on Intel versus 16 MB on AMD.

Memory support diverges completely. AMD supports DDR4 with dual-channel access and 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel supports DDR5 with dual-channel access and 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth, exactly double the AMD figure. ECC memory is supported on Intel but not on AMD.

PCIe generation and lane counts also differ. AMD provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes. Intel provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes. The Intel interface is two generations newer and offers four additional lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses Radeon Graphics with 512 shader processors, while Intel uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units.

The socket and market segment separate them entirely. AMD uses Socket AM4 and targets desktop. Intel uses BGA 2114 and targets mobile. The AMD chip is a desktop part, while the Intel chip is a mobile part, despite the performance gap. Both are listed as active production, and both have unlocked multipliers.

Where Each One Wins

Without any benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE, the recorded data provides no evidence of where that chip wins. Every measured performance category belongs to the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus. The database shows no wins for the AMD side in any test, because no tests exist for it.

The Intel part's wins are clear across the board. In multi-threaded workloads, the 24-core design delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 39,684. That is the kind of result that suits rendering, video encoding, compilation, and scientific simulation. The PassMark multithread score of 59,439 reinforces this. The floating point math score of 201,773 and integer math score of 164,839 show strong throughput in compute-heavy tasks.

Single-thread performance is also favorable to Intel. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,356 and PassMark single-thread score of 4,951 indicate fast responsiveness for lightly threaded applications. The 5.50 GHz boost clock supports this. Data compression at 658,724 and random string sorting at 80,327 point to strong performance in database and file-handling workloads. Data encryption at 50,008 indicates solid cryptographic throughput.

The AMD chip, based on its architecture and specifications, would likely compete in efficiency-sensitive scenarios. Its 35 W TDP versus the Intel 55 W TDP is a significant difference, though the TDP numbers are not directly comparable across different process nodes and power management schemes. The AMD chip's 7 nm node is older, but its lower TDP and desktop socket suggest a different deployment target. The AMD chip supports DDR4 and PCIe Gen 3, which are older standards, but those are not performance wins, they are compatibility characteristics.

The data only supports Intel wins. There is no recorded evidence of any AMD benchmark victory.

The Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus is the only processor in this comparison with measured performance data. Its 79,574 average benchmark score and 95th percentile ranking place it firmly among the fastest CPUs in the database. It runs within 0.6% of the Intel Core i9-14900K and 0.3% of the Intel Core i9-14900KF, and it trails the Intel Xeon w5-2565X by just 1.4%. The AMD EPYC 7413 leads it by only 0.6%. These are all top-tier rivals.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has no benchmark entries, no average score, and no rival comparisons. Its 50th percentile ranking is the default for unmeasured parts. Choosing between these two based on the database is therefore not a balanced comparison. One has a full record of performance, the other has none.

For someone selecting a processor strictly from the data, the Intel part is the only defensible choice for raw performance. It delivers 24 cores, 36 MB of L3, DDR5 at 102.4 GB/s, PCIe Gen 5, and a 5.50 GHz boost clock. The AMD chip offers 8 cores, 16 MB of L3, DDR4 at 51.2 GB/s, PCIe Gen 3, and a 4.60 GHz boost clock. Every measurable specification favors Intel.

The AMD chip may still serve a specific role. Its 35 W TDP, desktop Socket AM4, and Radeon integrated graphics with 512 shader processors make it a low-power desktop option. But the database cannot support any performance claim for it. The verdict from the recorded data is unambiguous: the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus is the higher-performing part, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has no measured data to contest that position.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 24 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has 8 cores.

Q: What is the highest boost clock between the two?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus boosts to 5.50 GHz, which is 0.90 GHz higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE's boost of 4.60 GHz.

Q: Which chip supports faster memory?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus supports DDR5 with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE supports DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Does the AMD processor support ECC memory?

A: No, the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE does not support ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus does support ECC.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE has a TDP of 35 W, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has a TDP of 55 W.

Q: Which processor has a higher benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus ranks in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE sits at the 50th percentile with no recorded benchmark scores.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 5705GE | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |

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

| Cores | 8 | 24 |

| Threads | 16 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 3.80 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 55 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel BGA 2114 |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 3 nm |

| Transistors | 10,700 million | 17,800 million |

| Die Size | 180 mm² | 243 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics 512SP | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2025-02-23 | 2026-03-16 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | Yes |