Core Ultra 7 265K vs Ryzen 9 9950X: CPU comparison

Performance score

Core Ultra 7 265K 2024, $394 · 20/20 cores/threads, 125 W

79.26

Ryzen 9 9950X 2024, $649 · 16/32 cores/threads, 170 W

100.00 +26%

Core i5-10400F Core i3-12100F Core i5-12400F Ryzen 7 7800X3D Ryzen 7 9800X3D Core i7-14700K Core i9-14900K

By our estimate, Ryzen 9 9950X beats Core Ultra 7 265K by 26%.

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

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

Core Ultra 7 265K

478

faster than 94% of tested · runs: 279

Ryzen 9 9950X

625+31 %

faster than 99% of tested · runs: 624

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Overview

	Core Ultra 7 265K	Ryzen 9 9950X
Score (0–100)	79.26	100
Ranking position	10	1
Price/performance (0–100)	72.19	55.29
Power efficiency (0–100)	33.14	30.74
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Manufacturer	Intel	AMD
Architecture	Arrow Lake	Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)
Release date	2024-10-24	2024-08-15
Launch price	$394	$649

Specifications

	Core Ultra 7 265K	Ryzen 9 9950X
Cores	20	16
Threads	20	32
P + E cores	8 + 12	no data
Base clock	3.9 GHz	4.3 GHz
Boost clock	5.5 GHz	5.7 GHz
L2 cache	36 MB	16 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 9950X
Socket	LGA1851	AM5
TDP	125 W	170 W
Max temperature	105 °C	95 °C

Memory and PCI Express

	Core Ultra 7 265K	Ryzen 9 9950X
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 16
lower TDP: 125 W vs 170 W
cheaper at launch: $394 vs $649

Ryzen 9 9950X

26% higher overall score
12% faster single core
more threads: 32 vs 20
bigger L3 cache: 64 MB vs 30 MB

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