Intel Core Ultra 7 265K VS AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D

We are comparing the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (Intel) with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D (AMD). Scroll down to the pros and cons of each processor, in-depth specs, and benchmark comparisons.

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K

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KEY DIFFERENCES OF Intel Core Ultra 7 265K AND AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Here’s how Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D stack up against each other in their most impactful areas.

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K: 6 advantages AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D: 1 advantage

Reasons to consider the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K

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  • 25% more CPU threads (20 vs 16)
  • 150% more CPU cores (20 vs 8)
  • 32% higher P-core turbo frequency (5400 MHz vs 4100 MHz)
  • 30% higher P-core base frequency (3900 MHz vs 3000 MHz)
  • 112% higher Geekbench V6 multi-core score (21377 vs 10100)
  • 63% higher Geekbench V6 single-core score (3157 vs 1942)

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D

1
  • 100% more performance-core threads (16 vs 8)

SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Intel Core Ultra 7 265K AND AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Below is the detailed specification table comparing Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D.

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Specification Intel Core Ultra 7 265K AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
General Information
CPU Name: Intel Core Ultra 7 265K AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
Vendor: Intel AMD
Release Date: October 11, 2024 January 8, 2024
Type: Desktop Desktop
Instruction Set: x86-64 x86-64
Codename: Arrow Lake Zen 3 (Vermeer)
Package and Thermals
Manufacturing Process: 3 nm 7 nm
TDP (PL1): 125 W 105 W
Max Boost TDP (PL2): 250 W 142 W
Socket: FCLGA-1851 AM4
Max Temp (TJMax): 105 C 90 C
CPU Cores
Total Cores
Total Cores 20 8
Total Threads 20 16
P-Cores
P-Cores 8 8
P-Threads 8 16
P-Core Base Frequency 3900 MHz 3000 MHz
P-Core Turbo Frequency 5400 MHz 4100 MHz
E-Cores
E-Cores 12 —
E-Threads 12 —
E-Core Base Frequency 3300 MHz —
E-Core Turbo Frequency 4600 MHz —
NPU
NPU
Cache and Bus
Multiplier Unlocked Locked
Bus Frequency 100 MHz 100 MHz
L1 Cache 112 KB 64 KB
L2 Cache 3 MB 0.5 MB
L3 Cache 30 MB 96 MB
Memory Support
Memory Types: DDR5-6400 DDR4-3200
Max Memory Size: 256 GB 128 GB
Memory Channels: 2 2
Max Memory Bandwidth: 102.4 GB/s 51.2 GB/s
ECC Support:
Technologies: ABM, ADX, AVX-VNNI, BMI1, BMI2, CLMUL, DLBoost 3.0, F16C, SHA, CFET, EIST, TBMT 3.0, TBT 2.0, Thread Director, VT-d, VT-rp, VT-x, MBEC, RDRAND, SIPP, TDT, TXT, XD bit, vPro 3D V-Cache, BMI1, BMI2, F16C, SHA, Precision Boost 2, SMT, XFR 2, AMD-V, EVP, SMAP, SMEP
Benchmarks
Geekbench V6
Multi-Core 21377 10100
Single-Core 3157 1942
File Compression 1580 1080
Clang Compression 201 78
HTML5 Browser 475 182
PDF Renderer 616 287
Text Processing 351 193
Background Blur 77 49
Photo Processing 167 66
Ray Tracing 42 19
PassMark CPU
Multi-Core 58703 26308
Single-Core 4929 2968
Integer Math — 81100
Floating Point — 46500
Prime Numbers — 224
String Sorting — 31500
Data Encryption — 18800
Data Compression — 307100
Physics — 2687
Extended Instructions — 21200
Cinebench 2024
Multi-Core 2017 817
Single-Core 138 84
Blender
Render Score 465 187

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PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF Intel Core Ultra 7 265K AND AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D

The charts below visualize how Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D stack up in key performance metrics.

Performance Radar Chart

Category scores overview (0 to 100)
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Performance Benchmarks

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Intel Core Ultra 7 265K AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
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Overall
Difference: 11
Leads
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
81
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
70
Single-Core Performance
Difference: 16
Leads
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
82
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
66
Multi-Core Performance
Difference: 16
Leads
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
78
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
62
CPU Architecture
Difference: 7
Leads
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
63
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
56
Memory Architecture
Difference: 9
Leads
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
62
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
53
Energy Efficiency
Difference: 14
Leads
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
86
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
72

Our Verdict

In conclusion, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is clearly better overall compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D. It comes out ahead across every comparable key area.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Intel Core Ultra 7 265K vs AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K scores 62.6% higher than AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D in Geekbench 6 single-core (3,157 vs 1,942). Intel Core Ultra 7 265K scores 111.7% higher than AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D in Geekbench 6 multi-core (21,377 vs 10,100).

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K scores 64.3% higher than AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D in Cinebench 2024 single-core (138 vs 84). Intel Core Ultra 7 265K scores 146.9% higher than AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D in Cinebench 2024 multi-core (2,017 vs 817).

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K scores 123.1% higher than AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D in PassMark CPU multi-core (58,703 vs 26,308).

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K has 20 CPU cores, while AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has 8 CPU cores. Intel Core Ultra 7 265K has 20 CPU threads, while AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has 16 CPU threads.

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K lists FCLGA-1851 for socket, while AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D lists AM4 for socket.

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K lists DDR5-6400 for memory types, while AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D lists DDR4-3200 for memory types. Intel Core Ultra 7 265K lists 256 GB for maximum memory capacity, while AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D lists 128 GB for maximum memory capacity.

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K has integrated graphics; AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D does not.

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K lists 125 W for PL1 power limit, while AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D lists 105 W for PL1 power limit. Intel Core Ultra 7 265K lists 250 W for PL2 power limit, while AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D lists 142 W for PL2 power limit.

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K lists 3 MB for L2 cache, while AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D lists 0.5 MB for L2 cache. Intel Core Ultra 7 265K lists 30 MB for L3 cache, while AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D lists 96 MB for L3 cache.

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K was released on October 11, 2024. AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D was released on January 8, 2024. Intel Core Ultra 7 265K was released 277 days after AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D.

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