FPSVersusCore Ultra 7 265K vs Ryzen 9 9900X
Performance score
Core i5-10400F
Core i3-12100F
Ryzen 5 5600
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Core i5-14600K
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Core i7-14700K
Core Ultra 7 265K and Ryzen 9 9900X are almost equally fast (under 3% apart) — choose by price, socket and platform.
Different sockets (LGA1851 and AM5) — switching between them needs a different motherboard.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.
Real tests
Median of real render-test runs on users' computers; higher is better. This is 3D work, not FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Core Ultra 7 265K | Ryzen 9 9900X | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 79.26 | 80.49 |
| Ranking position | 10 | 7 |
| Price/performance (0–100) | 72.19 | 57.89 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | 33.14 | 35.05 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake | Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) |
| Release date | 2024-10-24 | 2024-08-15 |
| Launch price | $394 | $499 |
Specifications
| Core Ultra 7 265K | Ryzen 9 9900X | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20 | 12 |
| Threads | 20 | 24 |
| P + E cores | 8 + 12 | no data |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 36 MB | 12 MB |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 64 MB |
| Process node | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| Unlocked multiplier | yes | yes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Core Ultra 7 265K | Ryzen 9 9900X | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |
| TDP | 125 W | 120 W |
| Max temperature | 105 °C | 95 °C |
Memory and PCI Express
| Core Ultra 7 265K | Ryzen 9 9900X | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 192 GB |
| PCI Express version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Pros and cons
Core Ultra 7 265K
- more cores: 20 vs 12
- cheaper at launch: $394 vs $499
Ryzen 9 9900X
- 10% faster single core
- more threads: 24 vs 20
- bigger L3 cache: 64 MB vs 30 MB
- lower TDP: 120 W vs 125 W
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