AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
47.9Single-core90.1
48.2Multi-core91.3
87.5Gamingspec-based65.7
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D15 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 84.5 to 57.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+43) and single-core (+42). AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 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 5800X3D
- 220% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 30 MB
- 16% lower Base TDP: 105 W vs 125 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
- Stronger single-core score: 90 vs 48
- Stronger multi-core score: 91 vs 48
- 800% higher L2 cache: 36 MB vs 4 MB
- 150% higher cores: 20 vs 8
- 114% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 22,483 vs 10,500
- Lower launch price: $379 vs $449
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 7 nm | 3 nm+57% |
| Base TDP | 105 W+16% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 250 W+76% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4.5 GHz | 5.5 GHz+22% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 36 MB+800% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+220% | 30 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | 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 5800X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900Bottom 49% | 3,235+70%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,500Top 48% | 22,483+114%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,470Bottom 43% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,200Top 49% | — |
| PassMark | 28,100Top 45% | 58,454+108%Top 10% |
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