Ryzen 5 5600X3D vs Ultra 9 185H

Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 9 185H
2023
16 cores / 22 threads, 45 Watt
19.21
+33.9%

Core Ultra 9 185H outperforms Ryzen 5 5600X3D by a substantial 34% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 9 185H and Ryzen 5 5600X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking316528
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data39.82
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Meteor Lake-Hno data
Power efficiency38.9312.46
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake-H (2023)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release date14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)7 July 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$640$229

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 9 185H and Ryzen 5 5600X3D 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads2212
Base clock speed3.9 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.4 GHz
L1 cache112 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)96 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 4 nm7 nm
Die sizeno data74 mm2
Maximum core temperature110 °Cno data
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 9 185H and Ryzen 5 5600X3D 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
SocketFCBGA2049AM4
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 9 185H and Ryzen 5 5600X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 9 185H and Ryzen 5 5600X3D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 9 185H and Ryzen 5 5600X3D are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 9 185H and Ryzen 5 5600X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4
Maximum memory size96 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Arc™ graphicsN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency2.35 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 9 185H and Ryzen 5 5600X3D integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 9 185H and Ryzen 5 5600X3D integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)no data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2400 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core Ultra 9 185H and Ryzen 5 5600X3D integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.2no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 9 185H and Ryzen 5 5600X3D.

PCIe version5.04.0
PCI Express lanes820
PCI support5.0 and 4.0no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

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. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ultra 9 185H 19.21
+33.9%
Ryzen 5 5600X3D 14.35

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.

Ultra 9 185H 29399
+33.9%
Ryzen 5 5600X3D 21959

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Ultra 9 185H 2240
+7.7%
Ryzen 5 5600X3D 2079

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Ultra 9 185H 11950
+27.8%
Ryzen 5 5600X3D 9349

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.21 14.35
Recency 14 December 2023 7 July 2023
Physical cores 16 6
Threads 22 12
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 105 Watt

Ultra 9 185H has a 33.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 months, 166.7% more physical cores and 83.3% more threads, and 133.3% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 9 185H is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 5600X3D in performance tests.

Be aware that Core Ultra 9 185H is a notebook processor while Ryzen 5 5600X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Ultra 9 185H and Ryzen 5 5600X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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