Ryzen 9 5950X against Core Ultra 7 265KF
Core Ultra 7 265KF leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Core Ultra 7 265KF leads in games by 17%.
- The Core Ultra 7 265KF has 37% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core Ultra 7 265KF is 43% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Core Ultra 7 265KF typically costs $30 less.
- Per dollar, the Core Ultra 7 265KF is the better buy: 30.9 points per $100 against 21.1.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 9 5950X | Core Ultra 7 265KF | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 63 | 83 | 20 ptsright |
| Gaming | 60 | 70 | 10 ptsright |
| Multi-core | 62 | 85 | 23 ptsright |
| Single-core | 68 | 97 | 29 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 21.1 | 30.9 | 46%right |
| Typical price | $299 | $269 | $30right |
| Cores | 16 | 20 | 25%right |
| Threads | 32 | 20 | 60%left |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.5 GHz | 12%right |
| Turbo power | 142 W | 250 W | 76%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core Ultra 7 265KF | 65 vs 91 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core Ultra 7 265KF | 65 vs 89 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Core Ultra 7 265KF | 63 vs 80 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Core Ultra 7 265KF | 62 vs 77 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Core Ultra 7 265KF | 61 vs 76 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core Ultra 7 265KF | 63 vs 85 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core Ultra 7 265KF | 63 vs 86 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core Ultra 7 265KF | 62 vs 81 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core Ultra 7 265KF | 64 vs 87 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 9 5950X | Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 3 | Arrow Lake |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1851 |
| Cores / threads | 16 / 32 | 20 / 20 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 105 / 142 W | 125 / 250 W |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | No | No |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $299 | $269 |