CPU
GPU
Core Ultra 9 288V
Ryzen 5 5500X3D
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
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 9 288V
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5500X3D
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 9 288V | Ryzen 5 5500X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($600) | ✅ More affordable ($180) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Lunar Lake (2024) / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 9 288V | Ryzen 5 5500X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+233%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($600) | ✅ More affordable ($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 9 288V and Ryzen 5 5500X3D
Core Ultra 9 288V
The Core Ultra 9 288V 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 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2.5 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2833. Thermal design power (TDP): 30 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,280 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 5 5500X3D
The Ryzen 5 5500X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 June 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,231 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 9 288V packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5500X3D offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core Ultra 9 288V has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core Ultra 9 288V versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5500X3D — a 24.2% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 9 288V (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core Ultra 9 288V uses the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture (3 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5500X3D uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 9 288V scores 20,280 against the Ryzen 5 5500X3D's 20,231 — a 0.2% lead for the Core Ultra 9 288V. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 9 288V vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5500X3D.
| Feature | Core Ultra 9 288V | Ryzen 5 5500X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+27% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+10% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 96 MB (total)+700% |
| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB (per core)+400% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-57% | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Lunar Lake (2024) | Vermeer (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 20,280 | 20,231 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 9,300 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,800 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 9 288V uses the FCBGA2833 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 5500X3D uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core Ultra 9 288V | Ryzen 5 5500X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2833 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5X-8533 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Core Ultra 9 288V) / not specified (Ryzen 5 5500X3D). The Core Ultra 9 288V includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc 140V), while the Ryzen 5 5500X3D requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core Ultra 9 288V | Ryzen 5 5500X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel Arc 140V | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
Value Analysis
The Core Ultra 9 288V launched at $600 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5500X3D debuted at $185. At current prices ($600 vs $180), the Ryzen 5 5500X3D is $420 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Ultra 9 288V delivers 33.8 pts/$ vs 112.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5500X3D — making the Ryzen 5 5500X3D the 107.5% better value option.
| Feature | Core Ultra 9 288V | Ryzen 5 5500X3D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $600 | $185-69% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600 | $180-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.8 | 112.4+233% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2025 |
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