AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel Core Ultra 9 185H - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.60 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X was released in Q4/2020. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H has 16 cores with 22 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 96 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H was released in Q4/2023. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 (85) | Family | Intel Core Ultra 9 (1) |
AMD Ryzen 5000 (12) | CPU group | Intel Core Ultra 100H (5) |
4 | Generation | 1 |
Vermeer (Zen 3) | Architecture | Meteor Lake H |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 5 5600X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 3.70 GHz (4.60 GHz) while the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H has 16 CPU cores and 22 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H is at 2.30 GHz (5.10 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
6 | Cores | 16 |
12 | Threads | 22 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.70 GHz (4.60 GHz) | A-Core | 2.30 GHz (5.10 GHz) 6x Redwood Cove |
-- | B-Core | 1.80 GHz (3.80 GHz) 8x Crestmont |
-- | C-Core | 1.00 GHz (2.50 GHz) 2x Crestmont |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
-- | AI hardware | Intel AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Intel AI Boost @ 1.4 GHz (OpenVINO, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT) |
Internal GraphicsThe AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel Core Ultra 9 185H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel Iris Xe 8 Core Graphics 128 EUs (Meteor Lake) |
GPU frequency | 0.60 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.35 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 5 nm | |
Max. displays | 4 | |
-- | Compute units | 128 |
-- | Shader | 1024 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.2 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel Iris Xe 8 Core Graphics 128 EUs (Meteor Lake) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 5 5600X can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H supports up to 96 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 120.0 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5X-7500, DDR5-5600 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 96 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
3.00 MB | L2 Cache | 18.00 MB |
32.00 MB | L3 Cache | 24.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 65 W, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H has a TDP of 45 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 115 W |
-- | TDP up | 65 W |
-- | TDP down | 35 W |
90 °C | Tjunction max. | 110 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured in 7 nm and has 35.00 MB cache. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 42.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
7 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | BGA 2049 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2020 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
299 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 2.30 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
Intel Iris Xe 8 Core Graphics 128 EUs (Meteor Lake) @ 2.35 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C 22T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
10,988 CB R23 MC @ 76 W |
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Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
2.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
Unknown | ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) UX8406 |