Core Ultra 5 250K Plus vs Ryzen 5 7500X3D
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (72 vs 71).
- Cores: Core Ultra 5 250K Plus has 18 vs 6.
- Power (TDP): Core Ultra 5 250K Plus 125 W, Ryzen 5 7500X3D 65 W; the Ryzen 5 7500X3D delivers 90% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is 1 year newer (2026 vs 2025).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1851 vs AM5), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | Ryzen 5 7500X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 72 | 71 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus | AMD Ryzen 7000 |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Cores | 18 | 6 |
| Threads | 18 | 12 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |