AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
93Single-core87.2
99Multi-core88.5
85.2Gamingspec-based65.7
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X7 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 93.7 to 82.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+11) and single-core (+6). Intel Core Ultra 7 265K 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 9950X
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 87
- Stronger multi-core score: 99 vs 89
- 113% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 30 MB
- 100% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 8
- 60% higher threads: 32 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
- 125% higher L2 cache: 36 MB vs 16 MB
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
- 26% lower Base TDP: 125 W vs 170 W
- 25% lower process: 3 nm vs 4 nm
- 25% higher cores: 20 vs 16
- Lower launch price: $394 vs $649
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm+25% |
| Base TDP | 170 W | 125 W+26% |
| Max turbo power | 230 W | 250 W+9% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 20+25% |
| Performance cores | 16+100% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 32+60% | 20 |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+10% | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz+4% | 5.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 16 MB | 36 MB+125% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+113% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | 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 9 9950X | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,400+10%Top 2% | 3,092Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 23,000+15%Top 2% | 20,019Top 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,280+1%Top 4% | 2,267Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 42,000+17%Top 5% | 35,905Top 10% |
| PassMark | 66,500+14%Top 4% | 58,569Top 9% |
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