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Intel Core Ultra 7 265K vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

ACheck Price on AmazonIntel Core Ultra 7 265KBCheck Price on AmazonAMD Ryzen 9 7900X

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APart A

Intel

Core Ultra 7 265K

  • Blender render score 482 samples/min
  • Cores 20
  • Max boost clock 5.5 GHz
VS

BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 9 7900X

  • Blender render score 444 samples/min
  • Cores 12
  • Max boost clock 5.6 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is 9% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core Ultra 7 265K482

Median of 28 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 9 7900X444

Median of 28 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A67%Good
B77%Excellent

Better pick: Ryzen 9 7900X · L3 cache: 64 MB vs 30 MB

Office Work

A76%Excellent
B67%Good

Better pick: Core Ultra 7 265K · TDP / base power: 125 W vs 170 W

Daily Use

A70%Good
B62%Good

Better pick: Core Ultra 7 265K · TDP / base power: 125 W vs 170 W

Content Creation

A61%Good
B58%Good

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Too close to call

Both parts score within a few points. Choose on price, availability and the use case that matters most to you.

AIntel Core Ultra 7 265K

69/100

BAMD Ryzen 9 7900X

66/100

AIntel Core Ultra 7 265K

Advantages

  • Cores 20 vs 12 (67% higher)
  • TDP / base power 125 W vs 170 W (26% lower)
  • Blender render score 482 samples/min vs 444 samples/min (9% higher)

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 30 MB vs 64 MB (53% lower)
  • Threads 20 vs 24 (17% lower)
  • Base clock 3.9 GHz vs 4.7 GHz (17% lower)
  • Max boost clock 5.5 GHz vs 5.6 GHz (2% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 9 7900X

Advantages

  • L3 cache 64 MB vs 30 MB (113% higher)
  • Base clock 4.7 GHz vs 3.9 GHz (21% higher)
  • Threads 24 vs 20 (20% higher)
  • Max boost clock 5.6 GHz vs 5.5 GHz (2% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Cores 12 vs 20 (40% lower)
  • TDP / base power 170 W vs 125 W (36% higher)
  • Blender render score 444 samples/min vs 482 samples/min (8% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core Ultra 7 265KBAMD Ryzen 9 7900X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.482 samples/min Better +9%444 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.2828
Cores & clocks
Cores20 Better +67%12
Efficiency (E) cores12—
Threads2024 Better +20%
Base clock3.9 GHz4.7 GHz Better +21%
Max boost clock5.5 GHz5.6 GHz Better +2%
Memory & cache
L3 cache30 MB64 MB Better +113%
Memory supportDDR5DDR5
Power
TDP / base power125 W Better170 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureArrow LakeZen 4
SocketLGA1851AM5
Manufacturing processTSMC N3B5 nm
Release year20242022
Launch price$394$549

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Intel Core Ultra 7 265K vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core Ultra 7 265K posts a median render score of 482 against 444 for AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, making it 9% faster. The medians are based on 28 and 28 community submissions.

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K: 20 cores, 20 threads, 5.5 GHz max boost clock, 125 W tdp / base power, released in 2024, launched at $394. AMD Ryzen 9 7900X: 12 cores, 24 threads, 5.6 GHz max boost clock, 170 W tdp / base power, released in 2022, launched at $549.

Our overall scores are 69 for Core Ultra 7 265K and 66 for Ryzen 9 7900X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Ryzen 9 7900X; for office work: Core Ultra 7 265K; for daily use: Core Ultra 7 265K; for content creation: too close to call. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core Ultra 7 265K vs Ryzen 9 7900X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core Ultra 7 265K or the Ryzen 9 7900X?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core Ultra 7 265K posts a median render score of 482 against 444 for AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, making it 9% faster. The medians are based on 28 and 28 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core Ultra 7 265K or the Ryzen 9 7900X?

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is rated at 170 W and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K at 125 W, so the Core Ultra 7 265K draws 36% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core Ultra 7 265K and the Ryzen 9 7900X cost at launch?

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K launched at $394 and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X at $549. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core Ultra 7 265K or the Ryzen 9 7900X better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (67 vs 77 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.