Core Ultra 7 265K vs Ryzen 7 9700X
The Core Ultra 7 265K is about 3% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Core Ultra 7 265K is 3% faster (75 vs 73).
- Cores: Core Ultra 7 265K has 20 vs 8.
- Power (TDP): Core Ultra 7 265K 125 W, Ryzen 7 9700X 65 W; the Ryzen 7 9700X delivers 87% more performance per watt.
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1851 vs AM5), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core Ultra 7 265K | Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 75 | 73 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core Ultra 200S | AMD Ryzen 9000 |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Cores | 20 | 8 |
| Threads | 20 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |