Core Ultra 5 250K Plus vs Ryzen 7 9700X
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (72 vs 73).
- Cores: Core Ultra 5 250K Plus has 18 vs 8.
- Power (TDP): Core Ultra 5 250K Plus 125 W, Ryzen 7 9700X 65 W; the Ryzen 7 9700X delivers 95% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is 2 years newer (2026 vs 2024).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1851 vs AM5), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 72 | 73 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus | AMD Ryzen 9000 |
| Released | 2026 | 2024 |
| Cores | 18 | 8 |
| Threads | 18 | 16 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |