Ultra 7 265K vs Ryzen 9 9900X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 9900X
2024
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
34.52
Core Ultra 7 265K
2024
20 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
37.22
+7.8%

Core Ultra 7 265K outperforms Ryzen 9 9900X by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 9900X and Core Ultra 7 265K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10985
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation66.8294.56
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency27.2128.16
Architecture codenameGranite Ridge (2024)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$499$394

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 7 265K has 42% better value for money than Ryzen 9 9900X.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 9900X 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads2420
Base clock speed4.4 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed5.6 GHz5.5 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography4 nm3 nm
Die size2x 70.6 mm2243 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
Number of transistors16,630 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 9900X 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
SocketAM5FCLGA1851
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 9900X and Core Ultra 7 265K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4AIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
TSX-+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Ryzen 9 9900X and Core Ultra 7 265K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 9900X and Core Ultra 7 265K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 9900X and Core Ultra 7 265K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5-6400
Maximum memory sizeno data192 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon GraphicsIntel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data2 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen 9 9900X and Core Ultra 7 265K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen 9 9900X and Core Ultra 7 265K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4K @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 8K @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data4K @ 60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data8K @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen 9 9900X and Core Ultra 7 265K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 9900X and Core Ultra 7 265K.

PCIe version5.05.0 and 4.0
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 9900X 34.52
Ultra 7 265K 37.22
+7.8%

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 9900X 54828
Ultra 7 265K 59116
+7.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 34.52 37.22
Recency 15 August 2024 24 October 2024
Physical cores 12 20
Threads 24 20
Chip lithography 4 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen 9 9900X has 20% more threads, and 4.2% lower power consumption.

Ultra 7 265K, on the other hand, has a 7.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 months, 66.7% more physical cores, and a 33.3% more advanced lithography process.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen 9 9900X and Core Ultra 7 265K.


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