Core Ultra 5 250K Plus vs Ryzen 9 9900X
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (72 vs 73).
- Cores: Core Ultra 5 250K Plus has 18 vs 12.
- Power (TDP): Core Ultra 5 250K Plus 125 W, Ryzen 9 9900X 120 W; the Ryzen 9 9900X delivers 6% 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 9 9900X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 72 | 73 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus | AMD Ryzen 9000 |
| Released | 2026 | 2024 |
| Cores | 18 | 12 |
| Threads | 18 | 24 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W | 120 W |
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |