Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
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Ryzen 5 9600X vs Core Ultra 5 225
The Ryzen 5 9600X is faster than the Core Ultra 5 225 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
- Up to 15% faster on average across 100+ games
- Up to 1% better value for money
- Up to 13% more expensive – $279 vs $178.55
Core Ultra 5 22565% Score
- Is 5 months newer
- Up to 13% cheaper – $178.55 vs $279
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 5 9600X has a 18% higher base clock.
AM5
Sockethelp
LGA1851Granite Ridge
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Arrow Lake-SDesktop
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DesktopRadeon Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU5600 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
6400 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 9600X or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 9600X. It's 20% faster than the Core Ultra 5 225 on average across 100+ games, scoring 78/100 vs 65/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 9600X than Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
20% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 5 9600X or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 9600X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 9600X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 78/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 9600X and Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 9600X scores 78/100, Core Ultra 5 225 scores 65/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 9600X or Core Ultra 5 225 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 5 9600X or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 9600X is the stronger pick at 78/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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