Core Ultra 5 115U vs Ryzen 7 5800X
Core Ultra 5 115U
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Ryzen 7 5800X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Core Ultra 5 115U is positioned at rank #779 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 115U
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5800X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 115U | Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Meteor Lake (2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 115U | Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 115U and Ryzen 7 5800X
Core Ultra 5 115U
The Core Ultra 5 115U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): + 10 MB. Memory support: DDR5 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 11,518 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 7 5800X
The Ryzen 7 5800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 27,712 points. Launch price was $449.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 5 115U packs 8 cores / 10 threads, matching the Ryzen 7 5800X's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 115U versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800X — a 11.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5800X (base: 1.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 115U uses the Meteor Lake (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5800X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 115U scores 11,518 against the Ryzen 7 5800X's 27,712 — a 82.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800X. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 115U vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 5800X.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 115U | Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 10 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.7 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz+153% |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB (total) | 32 MB+220% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm |
| Architecture | Meteor Lake (2023) | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) |
| PassMark | 11,518 | 27,712+141% |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 5 115U uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 5800X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 115U | Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2049 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core Ultra 5 115U) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5800X). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5800X targets Desktop.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 115U | Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
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