Ultra 7 256V vs Ryzen 5 5600X3D
Aggregate performance score
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen 5 5600X3D and Core Ultra 7 256V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 522 | 520 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 41.49 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Power efficiency | 12.46 | 77.24 |
| Architecture codename | Vermeer (2020−2024) | Lunar Lake (2024) |
| Release date | 7 July 2023 (1 year ago) | 24 September 2024 (recently) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $229 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Ryzen 5 5600X3D and Core Ultra 7 256V 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 cores | 6 (Hexa-Core) | 8 (Octa-Core) |
| Threads | 12 | 8 |
| Base clock speed | 3.3 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4.4 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 96 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 7 nm | 3 nm |
| Die size | 74 mm2 | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen 5 5600X3D and Core Ultra 7 256V 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | AM4 | Intel BGA 2833 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 105 Watt | 17 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 5600X3D and Core Ultra 7 256V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| TSX | - | + |
| Precision Boost 2 | + | no data |
Security technologies
Ryzen 5 5600X3D and Core Ultra 7 256V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 5600X3D and Core Ultra 7 256V 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 Ryzen 5 5600X3D and Core Ultra 7 256V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4 | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | N/A | Arc 140V |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 5600X3D and Core Ultra 7 256V.
| PCIe version | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 20 | 4 |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 14.38 | 14.43 |
| Recency | 7 July 2023 | 24 September 2024 |
| Physical cores | 6 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 8 |
| Chip lithography | 7 nm | 3 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 105 Watt | 17 Watt |
Ryzen 5 5600X3D has 50% more threads.
Ultra 7 256V, on the other hand, has a 0.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 33.3% more physical cores, a 133.3% more advanced lithography process, and 517.6% lower power consumption.
Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen 5 5600X3D and Core Ultra 7 256V.
Note that Ryzen 5 5600X3D is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 7 256V is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 5 5600X3D and Core Ultra 7 256V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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