amd
Brand16/32
Cores/Threads4.3GHz
Base Clock170W
TDPAMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
intel
Brand20/20
Cores/Threads2.4GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core Ultra 7 265
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
$699 • Jan 2025
Intel Core Ultra 7 265
$394 • Jan 2025
Intel Core Ultra 7 265
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 20 |
| Threads | 32 | 20 |
| Hybrid Cores | N/A | P-Cores: 8, E-Cores: 12 |
| Base Clock | 4.3 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.7 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 43 X | 24 X |
| TDP | 170 W | 65 W |
| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 80 KB | 192 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.00 MB | 3.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 128.00 MB | 30.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | Radeon Graphics | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 32EU |
| Architecture | Ryzen 9 (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) | Ultra 7 (Arrow Lake) |
| Process Size | 4nm | 3nm |
| Socket | amd socket am5 | intel socket 1851 |
| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |
| Die Size | 2 mm² | 243 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 16630 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 9 9950X3D
Intel Core Ultra 7 265
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
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 9 9950X3D
Intel Core Ultra 7 265
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
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 9 9950X3D
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 9 9950X3D
Intel Core Ultra 7 265
Comparison in Games (1 benchmarks)
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It's a Tie!
Based on 1 benchmarks across 1 games
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
AMD • 16/32 • 4.3GHz
Intel Core Ultra 7 265
INTEL • 20/20 • 2.4GHz
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