Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Ultra 5 115U

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Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 5 115U
2023
8 cores / 10 threads, 15 Watt
6.28
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
22.75
+262%

Ryzen 7 9800X3D outperforms Core Ultra 5 115U by a whopping 262% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1207285
Place by popularitynot in top-10045
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data45.81
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency17.558.01
DesignerIntelAMD
ManufacturerIntelTSMC
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake (2023)Granite Ridge (2024−2025)
Release date14 December 2023 (1 year ago)7 November 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$479

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 5 115U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1016
Base clock speed1.5 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz5.2 GHz
L1 cache112 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache10 MB (shared)96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data70.6 mm2
Number of transistorsno data8,315 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 5 115U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketIntel BGA 2049AM5
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 5 115U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core Ultra 5 115U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 5 115U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 5 115U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5 Depends on motherboardDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardArc Xe-LPG 48EUAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 5 115U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2024

Synthetic benchmarks

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating.

Ultra 5 115U 6.28
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 22.75
+262%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

Ultra 5 115U 11039
Samples: 17
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 39984
+262%
Samples: 12689

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ultra 5 115U 5958
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 16545
+178%

7-Zip Single

Ultra 5 115U 4367
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8484
+94.3%

7-Zip

Ultra 5 115U 29111
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 90354
+210%

WebXPRT 4 Overall

Ultra 5 115U 221
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 337
+52.5%

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

Ultra 5 115U 761
+273%
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 204

Geekbench 6.4 Multi-Core

Ultra 5 115U 7409
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 18074
+144%

Geekbench 6.4 Single-Core

Ultra 5 115U 2096
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 3285
+56.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.28 22.75
Recency 14 December 2023 7 November 2024
Threads 10 16
Chip lithography 7 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 120 Watt

Ultra 5 115U has 700% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D, on the other hand, has a 262.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 months, 60% more threads, and a 75% more advanced lithography process.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Core Ultra 5 115U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core Ultra 5 115U is a notebook processor while Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a desktop one.

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