AMD Ryzen 9 7900X vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265
77.4Single-core88.4
78Multi-core78.2
84.6Gamingspec-based64.4
9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7900X9 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.4 to 77.8. Intel Core Ultra 7 265 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 9 7900X
- 113% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 30 MB
- 96% higher Base clock: 4.7 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
- 50% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 8
- 26% higher Max turbo power: 230 W vs 182 W
- 20% higher threads: 24 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265
- Stronger single-core score: 88 vs 77
- 200% higher L2 cache: 36 MB vs 12 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 67% higher cores: 20 vs 12
- 62% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 170 W
- Lower launch price: $384 vs $549
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2025 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 5 nm | 3 nm+40% |
| Base TDP | 170 W | 65 W+62% |
| Max turbo power | 230 W+26% | 182 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 20+67% |
| Performance cores | 12+50% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 24+20% | 20 |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+96% | 2.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+6% | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 36 MB+200% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+113% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,950 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,880Top 29% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,500Top 20% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,000Top 27% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 29,000Top 20% | — |
| PassMark | 51,211+3%Top 12% | 49,685Top 14% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,225Top 22% | 4,697+11%Top 8% |
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