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Intel Core Ultra 7 265K vs AMD Ryzen 9 9900X

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 9900X

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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 9900X

  • Blender render score 508 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

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is 5% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core Ultra 7 265K482

Median of 28 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 9 9900X508

Median of 62 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 9900X · L3 cache: 64 MB vs 30 MB

Office Work

A76%Excellent
B74%Good

Too close to call

Daily Use

A70%Good
B69%Good

Too close to call

Content Creation

A61%Good
B61%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 9900X

70/100

AIntel Core Ultra 7 265K

Advantages

  • Cores 20 vs 12 (67% higher)

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 30 MB vs 64 MB (53% lower)
  • Threads 20 vs 24 (17% lower)
  • Base clock 3.9 GHz vs 4.4 GHz (11% lower)
  • Blender render score 482 samples/min vs 508 samples/min (5% lower)
  • TDP / base power 125 W vs 120 W (4% higher)

BAMD Ryzen 9 9900X

Advantages

  • L3 cache 64 MB vs 30 MB (113% higher)
  • Threads 24 vs 20 (20% higher)
  • Base clock 4.4 GHz vs 3.9 GHz (13% higher)
  • Blender render score 508 samples/min vs 482 samples/min (5% higher)
  • TDP / base power 120 W vs 125 W (4% lower)

Disadvantages

  • Cores 12 vs 20 (40% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core Ultra 7 265KBAMD Ryzen 9 9900X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.482 samples/min508 samples/min Better +5%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.2862
Cores & clocks
Cores20 Better +67%12
Efficiency (E) cores12—
Threads2024 Better +20%
Base clock3.9 GHz4.4 GHz Better +13%
Max boost clock5.5 GHz5.6 GHz Better +2%
Memory & cache
L3 cache30 MB64 MB Better +113%
Memory supportDDR5DDR5
Power
TDP / base power125 W120 W Better
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureArrow LakeZen 5
SocketLGA1851AM5
Manufacturing processTSMC N3B4 nm
Release year20242024
Launch price$394$499

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Intel Core Ultra 7 265K vs AMD Ryzen 9 9900X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 9 9900X posts a median render score of 508 against 482 for Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, making it 5% faster. The medians are based on 62 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 9900X: 12 cores, 24 threads, 5.6 GHz max boost clock, 120 W tdp / base power, released in 2024, launched at $499.

Our overall scores are 69 for Core Ultra 7 265K and 70 for Ryzen 9 9900X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Ryzen 9 9900X; for office work: too close to call; for daily use: too close to call; 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 9900X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core Ultra 7 265K or the Ryzen 9 9900X?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Ryzen 9 9900X posts a median render score of 508 against 482 for Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, making it 5% faster. The medians are based on 62 and 28 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core Ultra 7 265K or the Ryzen 9 9900X?

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is rated at 125 W and the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X at 120 W, so the Ryzen 9 9900X draws 4% 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 9900X cost at launch?

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K launched at $394 and the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X at $499. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core Ultra 7 265K or the Ryzen 9 9900X better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X (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.