AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core AM4
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-core LGA1851
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core AM4
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is widely praised for its excellent gaming performance and significant upgrade over older Ryzen generations, especially for those coming from a 2600 or 3700X. Users highlight the improved PBO 2 feature, efficient thermals with adequate cooling, and the ease of BIOS updates on compatible motherboards. Some concerns include the lack of a cooler in tray versions, the need for a discrete GPU, and occasional stock availability issues, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Great upgrade from older Ryzen
- Improved PBO 2 feature
- Runs cool with adequate cooling
- Easy BIOS update on compatible boards
Cons
- No cooler included in tray version
- Requires discrete GPU
- BIOS update needed on older boards
- Stock availability issues
- No integrated graphics
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 5600X | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 5 | Core Ultra 9 |
| Model | 5600X | 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 | 20 | 24★ |
| TDP | 65★ | 125 |
| Max Turbo Power | 88★ | 250 |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None | Intel Graphics |
| NPU TOPS | — | 13★ |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core AM4
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong efficiency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong single thread (82nd percentile)82nd %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 5600X 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.