AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
36.2Single-core90.1
42.3Multi-core91.3
60.3Gamingspec-based65.7
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 3700X14 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 84.5 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+54) and multi-core (+49). AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 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 7 3700X
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $379
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
- Stronger single-core score: 90 vs 36
- Stronger multi-core score: 91 vs 42
- 800% higher L2 cache: 36 MB vs 4 MB
- 184% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 88 W
- 168% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 22,483 vs 8,400
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 7 nm | 3 nm+57% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 250 W+184% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 20+150% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz+8% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.5 GHz+25% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 36 MB+800% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+7% | 30 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,500Bottom 30% | 3,235+116%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,400Bottom 42% | 22,483+168%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,270Bottom 30% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,100Bottom 46% | — |
| PassMark | 22,700Bottom 41% | 58,454+158%Top 10% |
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