AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
85.2Single-core85.1
64.7Multi-core77.9
91.9Gamingspec-based64.4
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D13 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores 77.6 against 76.7 for Intel Core Ultra 7 265F. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- 220% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 30 MB
- 96% higher Base clock: 4.7 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
- 17% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 24
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
- Stronger multi-core score: 78 vs 65
- 350% higher L2 cache: 36 MB vs 8 MB
- 150% higher cores: 20 vs 8
- 46% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 120 W
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
- Lower launch price: $369 vs $479
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm+25% |
| Base TDP | 120 W | 65 W+46% |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | 182 W+12% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 20+150% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+96% | 2.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.3 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 36 MB+350% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+220% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,150Top 13% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,500Top 20% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,130Top 18% | 2,186+3%Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500Top 30% | — |
| PassMark | 39,914Top 25% | 49,468+24%Top 18% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,420Top 21% | 4,757+8%Top 7% |
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