Core Ultra 5 250K Plus vs Ryzen 7 7700X
The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is about 3% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is 3% faster (72 vs 70).
- Cores: Core Ultra 5 250K Plus has 18 vs 8.
- Power (TDP): Core Ultra 5 250K Plus 125 W, Ryzen 7 7700X 105 W; the Ryzen 7 7700X delivers 16% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is 4 years newer (2026 vs 2022).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1851 vs AM5), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | Ryzen 7 7700X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 72 | 70 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus | AMD Ryzen 7000 |
| Released | 2026 | 2022 |
| Cores | 18 | 8 |
| Threads | 18 | 16 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W | 105 W |
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |