Core Ultra 7 265K vs Ryzen 9 9950X
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (75 vs 75).
- Cores: Core Ultra 7 265K has 20 vs 16.
- Power (TDP): Core Ultra 7 265K 125 W, Ryzen 9 9950X 170 W; the Core Ultra 7 265K delivers 36% more performance per watt.
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1851 vs AM5), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core Ultra 7 265K | Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 75 | 75 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core Ultra 200S | AMD Ryzen 9000 |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Cores | 20 | 16 |
| Threads | 20 | 32 |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.7 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W | 170 W |
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |