Ultra 7 256V vs Ryzen 5 7600X

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 7600X
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 105 Watt
18.27
+47.5%
Core Ultra 7 256V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.39

Ryzen 5 7600X outperforms Core Ultra 7 256V by a considerable 47% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 7600X and Core Ultra 7 256V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking340631
Place by popularity69not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 5no data
Power efficiency16.1667.69
Architecture codenameRaphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 7600X and Core Ultra 7 256V basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed4.7 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache384 KB192 KB (per core)
L2 cache6 MB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm, 6 nm3 nm
Die size70 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature95 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)61 °Cno data
Number of transistorsCCD: 6,5 Mrd + IOD: 3,4 Mrd Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 7600X and Core Ultra 7 256V compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketAM5Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 7600X and Core Ultra 7 256V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions5 nm, 0.650 - 1.475Vno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen 5 7600X and Core Ultra 7 256V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 7600X and Core Ultra 7 256V are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 7600X and Core Ultra 7 256V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)Arc 140V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 7600X and Core Ultra 7 256V.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes244

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 5 7600X 18.27
+47.5%
Ultra 7 256V 12.39

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen 5 7600X 28474
+47.4%
Ultra 7 256V 19320

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen 5 7600X 12003
+24.8%
Ultra 7 256V 9618

Blender(-)

Ryzen 5 7600X 205
Ultra 7 256V 324
+58%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ryzen 5 7600X 2217
+12.4%
Ultra 7 256V 1972

7-Zip Single

Ryzen 5 7600X 8058
+43.5%
Ultra 7 256V 5616

7-Zip

Ryzen 5 7600X 69291
+92.6%
Ultra 7 256V 35978

WebXPRT 3

Ryzen 5 7600X 371
+21.1%
Ultra 7 256V 306

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.27 12.39
Recency 27 September 2022 24 September 2024
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 8
Chip lithography 5 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 17 Watt

Ryzen 5 7600X has a 47.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more threads.

Ultra 7 256V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, 33.3% more physical cores, a 66.7% more advanced lithography process, and 517.6% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 7600X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 7 256V in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 5 7600X is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 7 256V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 5 7600X and Core Ultra 7 256V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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