Ryzen 9 9900X against Core Ultra 7 265K
Core Ultra 7 265K leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 9 9900X leads in games by 6%.
- The Core Ultra 7 265K has 8% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core Ultra 7 265K is 5% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 9 9900X | Core Ultra 7 265K | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 81 | 83 | 2 ptsright |
| Gaming | 74 | 70 | 4 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 79 | 85 | 6 ptsright |
| Single-core | 92 | 97 | 5 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 23.1 | 23.2 | 0%right |
| Typical price | $350 | $358 | $8left |
| Cores | 12 | 20 | 67%right |
| Threads | 24 | 20 | 20%left |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz | 5.5 GHz | 2%left |
| Turbo power | 162 W | 250 W | 54%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core Ultra 7 265K | 86 vs 91 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core Ultra 7 265K | 84 vs 89 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Heavy gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Content creation | Core Ultra 7 265K | 81 vs 85 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core Ultra 7 265K | 81 vs 86 on the 3D & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core Ultra 7 265K | 79 vs 81 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core Ultra 7 265K | 82 vs 87 on the AI & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 9 9900X | Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 5 | Arrow Lake |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Cores / threads | 12 / 24 | 20 / 20 |
| Base clock | 4.4 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 120 / 162 W | 125 / 250 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $350 | $358 |