Core Ultra 5 250K Plus vs Ryzen 9 7950X
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (72 vs 72).
- Cores: Core Ultra 5 250K Plus has 18 vs 16.
- Power (TDP): Core Ultra 5 250K Plus 125 W, Ryzen 9 7950X 170 W; the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus delivers 36% 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 9 7950X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 72 | 72 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus | AMD Ryzen 7000 |
| Released | 2026 | 2022 |
| Cores | 18 | 16 |
| Threads | 18 | 32 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.7 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W | 170 W |
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |