AMD Ryzen 5 9500F vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
85.3Single-core90.1
54.7Multi-core91.3
64.1Gamingspec-based65.7
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 9500F9 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 84.5 to 66.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+37) and single-core (+5). AMD Ryzen 5 9500F still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
- Stronger single-core score: 90 vs 85
- Stronger multi-core score: 91 vs 55
- 500% higher L2 cache: 36 MB vs 6 MB
- 233% higher cores: 20 vs 6
- 108% higher PassMark: 58,454 vs 28,087
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm+25% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 20+233% |
| Performance cores | — | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 12 |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.9 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.5 GHz+10% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 36 MB+500% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+7% | 30 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 9500F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,082Top 15% | 3,235+5%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,454Top 38% | 22,483+67%Top 3% |
| PassMark | 28,087Top 45% | 58,454+108%Top 10% |
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