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