AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265
94.9Single-core88.4
87Multi-core78.2
93.8Gamingspec-based64.4
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D7 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 91.1 to 77.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+9) and single-core (+7). 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 9900X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 95 vs 88
- Stronger multi-core score: 87 vs 78
- 327% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 30 MB
- 83% higher Base clock: 4.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
- 50% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 8
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265
- 200% higher L2 cache: 36 MB vs 12 MB
- 67% higher cores: 20 vs 12
- 46% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 120 W
- 25% lower process: 3 nm vs 4 nm
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $384 vs $599
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2025 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm+25% |
| Base TDP | 120 W | 65 W+46% |
| Max turbo power | — | 182 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 20+67% |
| Performance cores | 12+50% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 24+20% | 20 |
| Base clock | 4.4 GHz+83% | 2.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz+4% | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 36 MB+200% |
| L3 cache | 128 MB+327% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D | 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 9900X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,388Top 3% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,889Top 10% | — |
| PassMark | 56,050+13%Top 10% | 49,685Top 14% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,628Top 11% | 4,697+1%Top 8% |
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