
amd
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads3.8GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 7 9700X

intel
Brand20/20
Cores/Threads2.4GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core Ultra 7 265

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
$359 • Aug 2024
Intel Core Ultra 7 265
$394 • Jan 2025
Intel Core Ultra 7 265

Specs Comparison
Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
---|---|---|
Cores | 8 | 20 |
Threads | 16 | 20 |
Hybrid Cores | N/A | P-Cores: 8, E-Cores: 12 |
Base Clock | 3.8 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
Boost Clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Multiplier | 38 X | 24 X |
TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR5 |
Cache L1 | 80 KB | 192 KB |
Cache L2 | 1.00 MB | 3.00 MB |
Cache L3 | 32.00 MB | 30.00 MB |
Integrated GPU | Radeon Graphics | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 32EU |
Architecture | Ryzen 7 (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) | Ultra 7 (Arrow Lake) |
Process Size | 4nm | 3nm |
Socket | amd socket am5 | intel socket 1851 |
Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |
Die Size | 70.6 mm² | 243 mm² |
PCI Express | Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes(CPU only) |
Transistors | 8315 million | 17800 million |
Max Temperature | 95°C | 105°C |
Comparison in Tools


Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Intel Core Ultra 7 265
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Intel Core Ultra 7 265


Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Intel Core Ultra 7 265
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Intel Core Ultra 7 265


PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Intel Core Ultra 7 265


Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Intel Core Ultra 7 265
Comparison in Games
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Intel Core Ultra 7 265 Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
AMD • 8/16 • 3.8GHz

Intel Core Ultra 7 265
INTEL • 20/20 • 2.4GHz
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