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Core Ultra 7 265K vs Ryzen 7 9700X: Which is Better?

Oct 2024 Arrow Lake vs Aug 2024 Ryzen 9000

The verdict

Core Ultra 7 265K wins

Core Ultra 7 265K comes out ahead of Ryzen 7 9700X on productivity, while the rest of the picture is more nuanced. Core Ultra 7 265K is 20.6% faster than Ryzen 7 9700X in multi-core productivity workloads. Ryzen 7 9700X leads in gaming workloads by 4.2% over Core Ultra 7 265K. Pick Ryzen 7 9700X if your build is gaming-first; Core Ultra 7 265K is the better choice for productivity-heavy workloads like rendering, code compilation, or virtualization.

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Specifications

Spec Core Ultra 7 265K Ryzen 7 9700X
Cores 20 8
Threads 20 16
Boost clock 5.5 GHz 5.5 GHz
Base clock 3.9 GHz 3.8 GHz
TDP 125 W 65 W
L2 cache 36 MB 8 MB
L3 cache 30 MB 32 MB
MSRP $394 $359
Process node TSMC N3B TSMC N4P
Socket LGA1851 AM5
Memory DDR5-6400 DDR5-5600
Launched Oct 2024 Aug 2024

Benchmarks

BenchmarkCore Ultra 7 265KRyzen 7 9700X
  • Multi-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 nT
    +46.2%
    Core Ultra 7 265K
    1,885
    Ryzen 7 9700X
    1,289
  • Single-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 1T
    −4.3%
    Core Ultra 7 265K
    134
    Ryzen 7 9700X
    140
  • Multi-coreGeekbench 6
    +17.4%
    Core Ultra 7 265K
    19,421
    Ryzen 7 9700X
    16,542
  • Single-coreGeekbench 6
    −4.1%
    Core Ultra 7 265K
    3,155
    Ryzen 7 9700X
    3,290

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
+$35

Core Ultra 7 265K costs more.

Ryzen 7 9700X MSRP
$359

Frequently asked

Is the Core Ultra 7 265K better than the Ryzen 7 9700X?
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 9700X?
Ryzen 7 9700X leads in gaming workloads by 4.2% over Core Ultra 7 265K.
Which is faster for productivity, the Core Ultra 7 265K or the Ryzen 7 9700X?
Core Ultra 7 265K is 20.6% faster than Ryzen 7 9700X in multi-core productivity workloads.
What is the price difference between the Core Ultra 7 265K and the Ryzen 7 9700X?
The Core Ultra 7 265K launched at $394, $35 more than the Ryzen 7 9700X at $359.

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