Core Ultra 5 228V vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
Core Ultra 5 228V
Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 228V
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 228V | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($295) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Lunar Lake (2024) / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 228V | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($295) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 228V and Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
Core Ultra 5 228V
The Core Ultra 5 228V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 2.5 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2833. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 16,955 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
The Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,830 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 5 228V packs 8 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 228V versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 228V (base: 2.1 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 228V uses the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture (3 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U uses Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 228V scores 16,955 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U's 16,830 — a 0.7% lead for the Core Ultra 5 228V. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 9,932 vs 11,203 (12% advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,585 vs 1,478, a 54.5% lead for the Core Ultra 5 228V that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 228V vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 228V | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+2% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz+11% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB (per core)+400% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-57% | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Lunar Lake (2024) | Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) |
| PassMark | 16,955 | 16,830 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 9,932 | 11,203+13% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,585+75% | 1,478 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,053 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 5 228V uses the FCBGA2833 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5X-8533 on the Core Ultra 5 228V versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U — the Core Ultra 5 228V supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 8 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Core Ultra 5 228V) and Socket FP6 (Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U).
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 228V | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2833 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5X-8533+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: Yes (Core Ultra 5 228V) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U). Both include integrated graphics — Arc 130V (Core Ultra 5 228V) and Radeon Vega 8 (Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 228V | Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Arc 130V | Radeon Vega 8 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | AMD-V |
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