Ultra 7 265K vs Ryzen 3 3250U

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 3 3250U
2020
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.40
Core Ultra 7 265K
2024
20 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
37.22
+1451%

Core Ultra 7 265K outperforms Ryzen 3 3250U by a whopping 1451% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 3 3250U and Core Ultra 7 265K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking178385
Place by popularity80not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data94.56
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 3no data
Power efficiency15.1428.18
Architecture codenamePicasso (2019−2022)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date6 January 2020 (4 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 3 3250U 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 cores2 (Dual-core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads420
Base clock speed2.6 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz5.5 GHz
Multiplier26no data
L1 cache192 KB112 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB3 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Die size246 mm2243 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
Number of transistors4500 Million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 3 3250U 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
SocketFP5FCLGA1851
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 3 3250U and Core Ultra 7 265K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, BMI2, ABM, FMA, ADX, SMEP, SMAP, SMT, CPB, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SMEIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
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 3 3250U 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 3 3250U 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 3 3250U and Core Ultra 7 265K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-6400
Maximum memory size32 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon RX Vega 3 ( - 1200 MHz)Intel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data2 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen 3 3250U and Core Ultra 7 265K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen 3 3250U 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 3 3250U 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 3 3250U and Core Ultra 7 265K.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1220

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 3 3250U 2.40
Ultra 7 265K 37.22
+1451%

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 3 3250U 3812
Ultra 7 265K 59118
+1451%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.40 37.22
Recency 6 January 2020 24 October 2024
Physical cores 2 20
Threads 4 20
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen 3 3250U has 733.3% lower power consumption.

Ultra 7 265K, on the other hand, has a 1450.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 900% more physical cores and 400% more threads, and a 366.7% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 7 265K is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 3 3250U in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen 3 3250U is a notebook processor while Core Ultra 7 265K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 3 3250U and Core Ultra 7 265K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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