Ultra 7 165U vs Ryzen 5 7600X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 7600X
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 105 Watt
17.77
+60.8%
Core Ultra 7 165U
2023
12 cores / 14 threads, 15 Watt
11.05

Ryzen 5 7600X outperforms Core Ultra 7 165U by an impressive 61% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 7600X and Core Ultra 7 165U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking349715
Place by popularity64not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 5Intel Meteor Lake-U
Power efficiency16.1470.25
Architecture codenameRaphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)Meteor Lake-P (2023)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)14 December 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$448

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 7600X and Core Ultra 7 165U 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Performance-coresno data2
Efficient-coresno data8
Low Power Efficient-coresno data2
Threads1214
Base clock speed4.7 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz4.9 GHz
L1 cache384 KB112 KB (per core)
L2 cache6 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm, 6 nmIntel 4 nm
Die size70 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature95 °C110 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)61 °Cno data
Number of transistorsCCD: 6,5 Mrd + IOD: 3,4 Mrd Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 7600X and Core Ultra 7 165U 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
SocketAM5FCBGA2049
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 7600X and Core Ultra 7 165U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions5 nm, 0.650 - 1.475VIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Precision Boost 2+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT

Security technologies

Ryzen 5 7600X and Core Ultra 7 165U 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 5 7600X and Core Ultra 7 165U 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 5 7600X and Core Ultra 7 165U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB96 GB
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)Intel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data2 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen 5 7600X and Core Ultra 7 165U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Ryzen 5 7600X and Core Ultra 7 165U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen 5 7600X and Core Ultra 7 165U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.2
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 7600X and Core Ultra 7 165U.

PCIe version5.04.0
PCI Express lanes2412
PCI supportno data4.0

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 5 7600X 17.77
+60.8%
Ultra 7 165U 11.05

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 5 7600X 28459
+60.9%
Ultra 7 165U 17692

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Ryzen 5 7600X 2517
+53.9%
Ultra 7 165U 1636

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Ryzen 5 7600X 314
+30.8%
Ultra 7 165U 240

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen 5 7600X 12003
+39.9%
Ultra 7 165U 8577

7-Zip Single

Ryzen 5 7600X 8058
+64.6%
Ultra 7 165U 4895

Blender(-)

Ryzen 5 7600X 205
Ultra 7 165U 323
+57.3%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ryzen 5 7600X 2217
+27.9%
Ultra 7 165U 1734

7-Zip

Ryzen 5 7600X 69291
+71.9%
Ultra 7 165U 40306

WebXPRT 3

Ryzen 5 7600X 371
+36.2%
Ultra 7 165U 272

CrossMark Overall

Ryzen 5 7600X 2193
+43.6%
Ultra 7 165U 1528

WebXPRT 4 Overall

Ryzen 5 7600X 298
+17.3%
Ultra 7 165U 254

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

Ryzen 5 7600X 328
Ultra 7 165U 643
+95.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.77 11.05
Recency 27 September 2022 14 December 2023
Physical cores 6 12
Threads 12 14
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen 5 7600X has a 60.8% higher aggregate performance score.

Ultra 7 165U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more physical cores and 16.7% more threads, and 600% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 7600X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 7 165U in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 5 7600X is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 7 165U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 5 7600X and Core Ultra 7 165U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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