AMD Ryzen 7 5700X vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
50.3Single-core87.2
47.7Multi-core88.5
61.6Gamingspec-based65.7
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5700X16 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K wins this desktop processor face-off, 82.4 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+41) and single-core (+37). AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 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 5700X
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $394
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
- Stronger single-core score: 87 vs 50
- Stronger multi-core score: 89 vs 48
- 800% higher L2 cache: 36 MB vs 4 MB
- 184% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 88 W
- 156% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 35,905 vs 14,000
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 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 | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 20+150% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.9 GHz+15% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.5 GHz+20% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 36 MB+800% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+7% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,000Bottom 50% | 3,092+55%Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,800Top 47% | 20,019+85%Top 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,500Bottom 46% | 2,267+51%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,000Top 50% | 35,905+156%Top 10% |
| PassMark | 26,700Top 50% | 58,569+119%Top 9% |
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