AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
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We compared two CPUs: the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265F. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D features 8 cores and 16 threads with a maximum clock speed of 5.2 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F has 20 cores and 20 threads with a maximum clock speed of 5.3 GHz. Let's see which CPU performs better in terms of benchmarks and specifications.
Why AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is better than Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
- 5% faster single-core (Geekbench 6)
- Unlocked multiplier for overclocking
- 3.2× larger L3 cache (96 MB vs 30 MB)
- 10% higher iGPU frequency (2200 MHz vs 2000 MHz)
Why Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is better than AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- 15% faster multi-core (Geekbench 6)
- More advanced 3nm manufacturing process 4nm
- 2% higher CPU boost clock (5.3 GHz vs 5.2 GHz)
- 150% more cores (20 cores vs 8 cores)
- 14% higher memory bandwidth (102.4 GB/s vs 89.6 GB/s)
- Lower power consumption (65W vs 120W)
- Released about 3 months later
Performance Scores
Single-Core Score
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
93
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
94
Multi-Core Score
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
66
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
88
Total Score
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
79
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
91
Geekbench 6
Single-Core
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D +5%
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
3,329
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
3,168
Multi-Core
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F +17%
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
18,320
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
21,445
| Single-Core | 3,329 | 3,168 |
| Multi-Core | 18,320 | 21,445 |
Cinebench R23
Single-Core
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F +11%
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
2,064
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
2,301
Multi-Core
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F +54%
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
23,115
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
35,610
| Single-Core | 2,064 | 2,301 |
| Multi-Core | 23,115 | 35,610 |
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
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Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
General Info
| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |
| Launch Date | November 7, 2024 | Q1 2025 |
| Generation | Ryzen 9000 Series | Core Ultra 7 Series 2 |
| Codename | Granite Ridge | Arrow Lake |
| Type | Desktop Processor | Desktop Processor |
| Class | High-end | High-end |
| Unlocked Multiplier | Yes | No |
| Architecture | Zen 5 | Arrow Lake |
| Lithography | 4nm | 3nm |
CPU
| Total Cores | 8 | 20 |
| Total Threads | 16 | 20 |
| Performance Cores | - | 8 |
| Performance Threads | - | 8 |
| Efficient Cores | - | 12 |
| Efficient Threads | - | 12 |
| P-Core Base Frequency | 4.7 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| P-Core Max Turbo Frequency | 5.2 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| E-Core Base Frequency | - | 1.8 GHz |
| E-Core Max Turbo Frequency | - | 4.6 GHz |
| L1 Cache | 640 KB | 112 KB per core |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | 36 MB |
| L3 Cache | 96 MB (2nd gen AMD 3D V-Cache) | 30 MB (Intel Smart Cache) |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max Memory Size | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Max Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | Yes | yes |
GPU
| Integrated GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) | Arc iGPU |
| GPU Base Frequency | 400 MHz | 300 MHz |
| GPU Max Frequency | 2200 MHz | 2000 MHz |
| Max Resolution HDMI | 4K @ 60Hz | 8K @ 60Hz |
| Max Resolution DP | 8K @ 60Hz | 4K @ 60Hz |
| 4K Support | Yes | Yes |
Power & I/O
| Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) | LGA 1851 (FCLGA1851) |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0/4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 24 |
| Base TDP (PL1) | 120W | 65W |
| Max Turbo Power (PL2) | - | 182 W |
| Max Temperature | 95°C | 105°C |
| Instruction Set | x86-64 | x86-64 |