Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Ultra 7 265

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Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 7 265
2025
20 cores / 20 threads, 65 Watt
29.11
+16.4%
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
25.00

Core Ultra 7 265 outperforms Ryzen 7 9800X3D by a moderate 16% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 7 265 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking152208
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation67.2544.67
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency42.7119.87
Architecture codenameArrow Lake-S (2024−2025)Granite Ridge (2024−2025)
Release date7 January 2025 (recently)7 November 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$394$479

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 7 265 has 51% better value for money than Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 7 265 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 cores20 (Icosa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2016
Base clock speed2.4 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz5.2 GHz
L1 cache112 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache3 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography3 nm4 nm
Die size243 mm270.6 mm2
Number of transistors17,800 million8,315 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 7 265 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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
Socket1851AM5
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 7 265 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
SIPP+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core Ultra 7 265 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 7 265 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 7 265 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardArc Xe-LPG Graphics 32EUAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 7 265 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes2024

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.

Ultra 7 265 29.11
+16.4%
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 25.00

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.

Ultra 7 265 46618
+16.4%
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 40049

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 29.11 25.00
Recency 7 January 2025 7 November 2024
Physical cores 20 8
Threads 20 16
Chip lithography 3 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 120 Watt

Ultra 7 265 has a 16.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 months, 150% more physical cores and 25% more threads, a 33.3% more advanced lithography process, and 84.6% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 265 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 9800X3D in performance tests.


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