AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
86.9Single-core87.2
65.6Multi-core88.5
94.4Gamingspec-based65.7
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D9 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K wins this desktop processor face-off, 82.4 to 79.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+23) and single-core (+0). AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D 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 9850X3D
- 220% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 30 MB
- 21% higher Base clock: 4.7 GHz vs 3.9 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
- Stronger multi-core score: 89 vs 66
- 350% higher L2 cache: 36 MB vs 8 MB
- 150% higher cores: 20 vs 8
- 55% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 35,905 vs 23,204
- 54% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 162 W
- Lower launch price: $394 vs $499
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm+25% |
| Base TDP | 120 W+4% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | 250 W+54% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 20+150% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+21% | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+2% | 5.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 36 MB+350% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+220% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,092Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 20,019Top 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,221Top 12% | 2,267+2%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 23,204Top 25% | 35,905+55%Top 10% |
| PassMark | 41,305Top 24% | 58,569+42%Top 9% |
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