Intel Core Ultra 7 265K VS AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

We are comparing the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (Intel) with the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (AMD). Scroll down to the pros and cons of each processor, in-depth specs, and benchmark comparisons.

KEY DIFFERENCES OF Intel Core Ultra 7 265K AND AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Here’s how Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D stack up against each other in their most impactful areas.

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K: 6 advantages AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D: 2 advantages

Reasons to consider the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K

6
  • 25% more CPU threads (20 vs 16)
  • 150% more CPU cores (20 vs 8)
  • 8% higher P-core turbo frequency (5400 MHz vs 5000 MHz)
  • 40% higher Geekbench V6 multi-core score (21377 vs 15319)
  • 19% higher Geekbench V6 single-core score (3157 vs 2657)
  • 31% higher PassMark single-core score (4929 vs 3761)

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

2
  • 100% more performance-core threads (16 vs 8)
  • 8% higher P-core base frequency (4200 MHz vs 3900 MHz)

SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Intel Core Ultra 7 265K AND AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Below is the detailed specification table comparing Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Note: Highlighted specs mean that CPU wins that spec row.

If neither side is highlighted, it is a tie or there is not enough data for both specs.

Specification Intel Core Ultra 7 265K AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
General Information
CPU Name: Intel Core Ultra 7 265K AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Vendor: Intel AMD
Release Date: October 11, 2024 January 4, 2023
Type: Desktop Desktop
Instruction Set: x86-64 x86-64
Codename: Arrow Lake Zen 4 (Raphael)
Package and Thermals
Manufacturing Process: 3 nm 5 nm
Transistor Count: 11.2 billion
TDP (PL1): 125 W 120 W
Max Boost TDP (PL2): 250 W 162 W
Socket: FCLGA-1851 AM5
Max Temp (TJMax): 105 C 89 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 4200 MHz
P-Core Turbo Frequency 5400 MHz 5000 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 1 MB
L3 Cache 30 MB 96 MB
Memory Support
Memory Types: DDR5-6400 DDR5-5200
Max Memory Size: 256 GB 128 GB
Memory Channels: 2 2
Max Memory Bandwidth: 102.4 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 AVX-512, BMI1, BMI2, F16C, SHA, Precision Boost 2, SMT, XFR 2, AMD-V, EVP, SMAP, SMEP
Benchmarks
Geekbench V6
Multi-Core 21377 15319
Single-Core 3157 2657
File Compression 1580 1710
Clang Compression 201 112
HTML5 Browser 475 331
PDF Renderer 616 399
Text Processing 351 266
Background Blur 77 66
Photo Processing 167 117
Ray Tracing 42 23
PassMark CPU
Multi-Core 58703 34287
Single-Core 4929 3761
Integer Math 103400
Floating Point 60900
Prime Numbers 320
String Sorting 45900
Data Encryption 22300
Data Compression 384400
Physics 3516
Extended Instructions 29100
Cinebench 2024
Multi-Core 2017 1047
Single-Core 138 111
Blender
Render Score 465 267

Tip: indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while indicates a lower-is-better advantage.

PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF Intel Core Ultra 7 265K AND AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The charts below visualize how Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D stack up in key performance metrics.

Performance Radar Chart

Category scores overview (0 to 100)
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Performance Benchmarks

Grey is the market top value. Colored bars show each CPU's relative benchmark reach.
Market Top
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Release Timeline of Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
646 days
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D was released 1 year, 9 months, 7 days earlier than Intel Core Ultra 7 265K.

Value For Money Calculator

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Intel Core Ultra 7 265K

20C/20T
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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8C/16T
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Domain Score Summary

Scores are generated by Comparigon's scoring algorithm and are intended as a high-level guide. They may not map 1-to-1 with the individual spec-by-spec comparisons shown in the table.

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
ALL
Overall
Difference: 6
Leads
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
83
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
77
Single-Core Performance
Difference: 7
Leads
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
84
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
77
Multi-Core Performance
Difference: 15
Leads
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
83
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
68
CPU Architecture
Difference: 2
Leads
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
68
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
66
Memory Architecture
Difference: 5
Leads
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
67
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
62
Energy Efficiency
Difference: 9
Leads
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
89
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
80

Our Verdict

In conclusion, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is slightly better overall compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D. It comes out ahead across every comparable key area.

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