Ultra 7 265K vs Ryzen 9 7950X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 7950X
2022
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
39.46
+6.3%
Core Ultra 7 265K
2024
20 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
37.13

Ryzen 9 7950X outperforms Core Ultra 7 265K by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 7950X and Core Ultra 7 265K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking6788
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data94.18
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency21.8527.96
Architecture codenameRaphael (Zen 4) (2022)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$394

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 7950X and Core Ultra 7 265K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads3220
Base clock speed4.5 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed5.7 GHz5.5 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm3 nm
Die sizeCCD = 2x 70 sq. mm, I/O = 122 mm2243 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)47 °Cno data
Number of transistors13140 Million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 7950X and Core Ultra 7 265K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketAM51851
Power consumption (TDP)170 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 7950X and Core Ultra 7 265K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsCCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm, 0.650 - 1.475 Vno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
SIPP-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen 9 7950X and Core Ultra 7 265K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 7950X and Core Ultra 7 265K are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 7950X and Core Ultra 7 265K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200DDR5 Depends on motherboard

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)Arc Xe2 Graphics 64EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 7950X and Core Ultra 7 265K.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes2420

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 9 7950X 39.46
+6.3%
Ultra 7 265K 37.13

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen 9 7950X 62685
+6.3%
Ultra 7 265K 58974

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 39.46 37.13
Recency 27 September 2022 24 October 2024
Physical cores 16 20
Threads 32 20
Chip lithography 5 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 170 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen 9 7950X has a 6.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 60% more threads.

Ultra 7 265K, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, 25% more physical cores, a 66.7% more advanced lithography process, and 36% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen 9 7950X and Core Ultra 7 265K.


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