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Core Ultra 7 265K vs Ryzen 7 7700X: Which is Better?

Oct 2024 Arrow Lake vs Sep 2022 Ryzen 7000

The verdict

Core Ultra 7 265K wins

Core Ultra 7 265K comes out ahead of Ryzen 7 7700X on productivity, while the rest of the picture is more nuanced. Core Ultra 7 265K is 28.3% faster than Ryzen 7 7700X in multi-core productivity workloads. Performance-per-dollar is comparable. For most builders, Core Ultra 7 265K is the more compelling pick across both gaming and productivity workloads.

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Specifications

Spec Core Ultra 7 265K Ryzen 7 7700X
Cores 20 8
Threads 20 16
Boost clock 5.5 GHz 5.4 GHz
Base clock 3.9 GHz 4.5 GHz
TDP 125 W 105 W
L2 cache 36 MB 8 MB
L3 cache 30 MB 32 MB
MSRP $394 $399
Process node TSMC N3B TSMC N5
Socket LGA1851 AM5
Memory DDR5-6400 DDR5-5200
Launched Oct 2024 Sep 2022

Benchmarks

BenchmarkCore Ultra 7 265KRyzen 7 7700X
  • Multi-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 nT
    +68.6%
    Core Ultra 7 265K
    1,885
    Ryzen 7 7700X
    1,118
  • Single-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 1T
    +8.9%
    Core Ultra 7 265K
    134
    Ryzen 7 7700X
    123
  • Multi-coreGeekbench 6
    +27.9%
    Core Ultra 7 265K
    19,421
    Ryzen 7 7700X
    15,186
  • Single-coreGeekbench 6
    +12.2%
    Core Ultra 7 265K
    3,155
    Ryzen 7 7700X
    2,812

Bars are normalized to the highest score in our catalog for each metric. Hover any row for the source attribution.

Price analysis

Core Ultra 7 265K MSRP
$394
Difference
−$5

Ryzen 7 7700X costs more.

Ryzen 7 7700X MSRP
$399

Frequently asked

Is the Core Ultra 7 265K better than the Ryzen 7 7700X?
Core Ultra 7 265K comes out ahead in our weighted scoring under default priorities (50% gaming, 50% productivity, 25% value, 25% efficiency). Use the comparison tool to weight by your own workload mix.
Which is better for gaming, the Core Ultra 7 265K or the Ryzen 7 7700X?
Core Ultra 7 265K leads in gaming workloads by 9.5% over Ryzen 7 7700X.
Which is faster for productivity, the Core Ultra 7 265K or the Ryzen 7 7700X?
Core Ultra 7 265K is 28.3% faster than Ryzen 7 7700X in multi-core productivity workloads.
What is the price difference between the Core Ultra 7 265K and the Ryzen 7 7700X?
The Ryzen 7 7700X launched at $399, $5 more than the Core Ultra 7 265K at $394.

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