Intel
Intel Core Ultra 5 345K
Panther Lake · 14C · 5.5 GHz
84
/ 100
From $329
VS
Ryzen 5 7600X wins by 1
AMD
Ryzen 5 7600X
Zen 4 · 6C/12T · 105 W · AM5
85
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict
Ryzen 5 7600X takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Intel Core Ultra 5 345K lands at 84 and Ryzen 5 7600X at 85. That puts Ryzen 5 7600X ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Intel Core Ultra 5 345K if…
- ✓Latest generation silicon
- ✓Improved perf-per-watt
- ✓Full modern feature set
Pick Ryzen 5 7600X if…
- ✓AM4/AM5 longevity
- ✓Multi-thread value
- ✓Unlocked multipliers
Intel Core Ultra 5 345K 84
vs 85 Ryzen 5 7600X
Score breakdown
Intel Core Ultra 5 345K
84 single 86
multi 84
gaming 85
efficiency 86
Ryzen 5 7600X
85 single 81
multi 85
gaming 83
efficiency 80
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 345K | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Panther Lake | Zen 4 |
| Cores | ▲ 14 | 6 |
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |
| Release year | 2025 | 2022 |
| Threads | — | 12 |
| TDP | — | 105 W |
Intel Core Ultra 5 345K
Pros
- +Latest generation silicon
- +Improved perf-per-watt
- +Full modern feature set
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Requires up-to-date platform
- −Initial stock scarcity likely
Ryzen 5 7600X
Pros
- +AM4/AM5 longevity
- +Multi-thread value
- +Unlocked multipliers
Cons
- −DDR5 required on AM5
- −iGPU optional
- −X3D variants better for gaming
FAQ: Intel Core Ultra 5 345K vs Ryzen 5 7600X
Which is better, Intel Core Ultra 5 345K or Ryzen 5 7600X? +
Ryzen 5 7600X scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Intel Core Ultra 5 345K worth the price? +
At $329, Intel Core Ultra 5 345K delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in single.
Is Ryzen 5 7600X worth the price? +
At $299, Ryzen 5 7600X delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in multi.
Does Intel Core Ultra 5 345K or Ryzen 5 7600X last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.