AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-core AMD Socket AM4
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA1851
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-core AMD Socket AM4
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is widely praised as a cost-effective upgrade, especially for those moving from older CPUs like the Ryzen 1300X or Intel i7-6700K. Users highlight its excellent price-to-performance ratio, smooth gaming experience, and compatibility with AM4 motherboards after a BIOS update. However, the included Wraith Stealth cooler is frequently criticized as inadequate, with many recommending an aftermarket cooler for sustained workloads. A few users also reported minor BIOS or boot configuration issues during installation.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Great upgrade from older CPUs
- Smooth gaming performance
- Compatible with AM4 motherboards after BIOS update
- Easy installation
Cons
- Inadequate stock cooler (Wraith Stealth)
- Requires BIOS update for older motherboards
- Potential boot configuration issues
- No integrated graphics (needs discrete GPU)
- Limited overclocking headroom
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA1851
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K is overwhelmingly praised for its raw performance, especially in 4K gaming and heavy multitasking, with users noting significant upgrades from older CPUs. It runs cool with proper cooling solutions, and its efficiency and support for DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 are highlighted as major advantages. Some mention that it may not beat AMD in 1080p/1440p gaming, but it excels at 4K and productivity. A few note the lack of a cooler and tray packaging as minor drawbacks, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent 4K gaming performance
- Strong multitasking and productivity
- Runs cool with proper cooling
- Supports DDR5 and PCIe 5.0
- Power efficient (125W TDP)
Cons
- No cooler included
- Tray packaging (no retail box)
- May lag AMD in 1080p/1440p gaming
- Requires BIOS adjustments for best performance
- Premium price
Scores
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 5 | Core Ultra 9 |
| Model | 5600 | 285K |
| Codename | Vermeer | Arrow Lake-S |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 7 | 3★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6 | 24★ |
| P-cores | 6 | 8★ |
| E-cores | — | 16★ |
| Threads | 12 | 24★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 3 | 40★ |
| L3 Cache | 32 | 36★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM4 | LGA 1851 |
| PCIe | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 24 |
| TDP | 65★ | 125 |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 250★ |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None Integrated Graphics | Intel Graphics |
| NPU TOPS | — | 13★ |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-core AMD Socket AM4
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong efficiency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong single thread (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA1851
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong single thread (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong efficiency (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong multi thread (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-core AMD Socket AM4 offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.