Core Ultra 7 258V vs Ryzen 5 5500GT

CPU

GPU

Core Ultra 7 258V

8 Cores8 Thrd17 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2024

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Ryzen 5 5500GT

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2024

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Ultra 7 258V

8 / 8

18,947

+0.5%

18,846

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core Ultra 7 258V

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 17W instead of 65W, a 48W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA2833 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (10,000 vs 10,500).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 42.1 vs 150.8 PassMark/$ ($450 MSRP vs $125 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 5500GT.

Ryzen 5 5500GT

2024

Why buy it

✅+5% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Costs $325 less on MSRP ($125 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
✅Delivers 258.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 150.8 vs 42.1 PassMark/$ ($125 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
✅200% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 7 258V across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌282.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 17W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core Ultra 7 258V moves to FCBGA2833 and DDR5.

Core Ultra 7 258V

2024

Ryzen 5 5500GT

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 17W instead of 65W, a 48W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA2833 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+5% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Costs $325 less on MSRP ($125 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
✅Delivers 258.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 150.8 vs 42.1 PassMark/$ ($125 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
✅200% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (10,000 vs 10,500).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 42.1 vs 150.8 PassMark/$ ($450 MSRP vs $125 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 5500GT.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 7 258V across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌282.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 17W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core Ultra 7 258V moves to FCBGA2833 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core Ultra 7 258V better than Ryzen 5 5500GT?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core Ultra 7 258V is ahead with a 4.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 5500GT pulls ahead with 5% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. Ryzen 5 5500GT also has the bigger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 5500GT is the better fit. You are getting 5% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core Ultra 7 258V is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 5500GT makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core Ultra 7 258V is 260.0% more expensive on MSRP at $450 MSRP versus $125 MSRP, and it gives you a 4.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen 5 5500GT is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 5% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. Ryzen 5 5500GT is also 258.1% better value on MSRP (150.8 vs 42.1 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core Ultra 7 258V is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a healthier platform with FCBGA2833 and DDR5 instead of AM4. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core Ultra 7 258V Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5500GT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core Ultra 7 258V	Ryzen 5 5500GT
1080p
low	272 FPS	178 FPS
medium	243 FPS	148 FPS
high	205 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	230 FPS	152 FPS
medium	185 FPS	124 FPS
high	152 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	161 FPS	83 FPS
medium	130 FPS	74 FPS
high	101 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	46 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 258V Open Ryzen 5 5500GT

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core Ultra 7 258V	Ryzen 5 5500GT
1080p
low	217 FPS	340 FPS
medium	179 FPS	287 FPS
high	161 FPS	256 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	222 FPS
1440p
low	184 FPS	301 FPS
medium	157 FPS	261 FPS
high	145 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	202 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	234 FPS
medium	124 FPS	207 FPS
high	117 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	161 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 258V Open Ryzen 5 5500GT

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core Ultra 7 258V	Ryzen 5 5500GT
1080p
low	474 FPS	471 FPS
medium	474 FPS	471 FPS
high	474 FPS	471 FPS
ultra	474 FPS	418 FPS
1440p
low	474 FPS	471 FPS
medium	474 FPS	409 FPS
high	474 FPS	369 FPS
ultra	468 FPS	308 FPS
4K
low	474 FPS	339 FPS
medium	462 FPS	287 FPS
high	404 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	336 FPS	192 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 258V Open Ryzen 5 5500GT

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core Ultra 7 258V	Ryzen 5 5500GT
1080p
low	474 FPS	471 FPS
medium	474 FPS	471 FPS
high	474 FPS	471 FPS
ultra	474 FPS	471 FPS
1440p
low	474 FPS	471 FPS
medium	474 FPS	471 FPS
high	474 FPS	471 FPS
ultra	474 FPS	461 FPS
4K
low	474 FPS	471 FPS
medium	474 FPS	428 FPS
high	474 FPS	377 FPS
ultra	418 FPS	327 FPS

Open Core Ultra 7 258V Open Ryzen 5 5500GT

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 7 258V and Ryzen 5 5500GT

Core Ultra 7 258V

The Core Ultra 7 258V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2.5 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2833. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,947 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 5500GT

The Ryzen 5 5500GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 18,846 points. Launch price was $125.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 7 258V packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5500GT offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core Ultra 7 258V has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 258V versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5500GT — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 258V (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 258V uses the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture (3 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5500GT uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 258V scores 18,947 against the Ryzen 5 5500GT's 18,846 — a 0.5% lead for the Core Ultra 7 258V. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 10,000 vs 10,500 (4.9% advantage for the Ryzen 5 5500GT). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,750 vs 1,412, a 64.3% lead for the Core Ultra 7 258V that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 11,000 vs 8,514 (25.5% advantage for the Core Ultra 7 258V). L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 258V vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 5500GT.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 258V	Ryzen 5 5500GT
Cores / Threads	8 / 8+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+9%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3.6 GHz+64%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	16 MB+33%
L2 Cache	2.5 MB (per core)+400%	512 kB (per core)
Process	3 nm-57%	7 nm
Architecture	Lunar Lake (2024)	Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark	18,947	18,846
Cinebench R23 Multi	10,000	10,500+5%
Geekbench 6 Single	2,750+95%	1,412
Geekbench 6 Multi	11,000+29%	8,514

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 7 258V uses the FCBGA2833 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 5500GT uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5X-8533 on the Core Ultra 7 258V versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 5500GT — the Core Ultra 7 258V supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 5500GT supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Core Ultra 7 258V) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 5500GT) — the Ryzen 5 5500GT offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Lunar Lake (Core Ultra 7 258V) and A520,B450,B550,X470,X570 (Ryzen 5 5500GT).

Feature	Core Ultra 7 258V	Ryzen 5 5500GT
Socket	FCBGA2833	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5X-8533+25%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	128 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	8	24+200%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 5500GT has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 7 258V) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5500GT). Both include integrated graphics — Arc 140V (Core Ultra 7 258V) and Radeon Vega 7 (Ryzen 5 5500GT) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 7 258V targets Gaming, Ryzen 5 5500GT targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 7 258V rivals Ryzen 7 8840U; Ryzen 5 5500GT rivals Core i5-12400.

Feature	Core Ultra 7 258V	Ryzen 5 5500GT
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Arc 140V	Radeon Vega 7
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	Gaming	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Core Ultra 7 258V launched at $450 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5500GT debuted at $125. On MSRP ($450 vs $125), the Ryzen 5 5500GT is $325 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Ultra 7 258V delivers 42.1 pts/$ vs 150.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5500GT — making the Ryzen 5 5500GT the 112.7% better value option.