AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
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We compared two CPUs: the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265F. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D features 12 cores and 24 threads with a maximum clock speed of 5.5 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 9 9900X3D is better than Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
- Unlocked multiplier for overclocking
- 4% higher CPU boost clock (5.5 GHz vs 5.3 GHz)
- 4.3× larger L3 cache (128 MB vs 30 MB )
- 10% higher iGPU frequency (2200 MHz vs 2000 MHz)
Why Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is better than AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
- More advanced 3nm manufacturing process (vs 4nm)
- 67% more cores (20 cores vs 12 cores)
- 14% higher memory bandwidth (102.4 GB/s vs 89.6 GB/s)
- Lower power consumption (65W vs 120W)
Performance Scores
Single-Core Score
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
94
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
94
Multi-Core Score
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
86
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
88
Total Score
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
90
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
91
Geekbench 6
Single-Core
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D +1%
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
3,215
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
3,168
Multi-Core
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F +1%
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
21,242
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
21,445
| Single-Core | 3,215 | 3,168 |
| Multi-Core | 21,242 | 21,445 |
Cinebench R23
Single-Core
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F +2%
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
2,246
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
2,301
Multi-Core
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F +3%
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
34,412
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
35,610
| Single-Core | 2,246 | 2,301 |
| Multi-Core | 34,412 | 35,610 |
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
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Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
General Info
| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |
| Launch Date | March 2025 | 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 | 12 | 20 |
| Total Threads | 24 | 20 |
| Performance Cores | - | 8 |
| Performance Threads | - | 8 |
| Efficient Cores | - | 12 |
| Efficient Threads | - | 12 |
| P-Core Base Frequency | 4.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| P-Core Max Turbo Frequency | 5.5 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| E-Core Base Frequency | - | 1.8 GHz |
| E-Core Max Turbo Frequency | - | 4.6 GHz |
| L1 Cache | 960 KB | 112 KB per core |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB | 36 MB |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB (with 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 (Raphael) | 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 |