AMD Ryzen 5 5000 Series 5600 6-core AM4
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA 1851
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 5 5000 Series 5600 6-core AM4
Most buyers are happy with the Ryzen 5 5600's performance and value, especially for gaming and 4K video editing. However, several reviews warn that the CPU may arrive without the advertised cooler, and one unit had bent pins. Shipping can be slow, but customer service is responsive when issues arise.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Strong gaming performance
- Good for 4K video editing
- Fast and responsive
- Responsive customer service
Cons
- Missing advertised cooler
- Bent pins on arrival
- Slow shipping
- Misleading product description
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA 1851
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 5000 Series 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 | Intel Graphics |
| NPU TOPS | — | 13★ |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 5 5000 Series 5600 6-core AM4
- Strong feature (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong efficiency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong single thread (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong platform (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA 1851
- 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 5000 Series 5600 6-core AM4 offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.