Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
1080p@100Hz·06:43 played
kanefav·2h ago
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Ryzen 9 5950X vs Core Ultra 5 225
The Ryzen 9 5950X is slower than the Core Ultra 5 225 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core Ultra 5 22565% Score
- Up to 21% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 4 years and 3 months newer
- Up to 225% cheaper – $178.55 vs $799
- Up to 294% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 9 5950X has a 3% higher base clock.
AM4
Sockethelp
LGA1851Vermeer
Codenamehelp
Arrow Lake-SDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU3200 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
6400 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 9 5950X or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225. It's 27% faster than the Ryzen 9 5950X on average across 100+ games, scoring 65/100 vs 51/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225 than Ryzen 9 5950X?expand_more
27% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 9 5950X or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 5 225 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 65/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 9 5950X and Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 9 5950X scores 51/100, Core Ultra 5 225 scores 65/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 9 5950X or Core Ultra 5 225 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 9 5950X or Core Ultra 5 225?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225 is the stronger pick at 65/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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