Core Ultra 7 265K vs Ryzen 5 7600

≈9% higher est. score Intel Core Ultra 7 265K ≈ ₹26,800 today · 2024 Buy now on Amazon
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 ≈ ₹22,900 today · 2023 Buy now on Amazon

Verdict: Core Ultra 7 265K scores about 9% higher than Ryzen 5 7600 in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. They use different sockets (LGA1851 vs AM5), so the motherboard choice differs too.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score
83
76
Est. multi-core score
65
30
Est. single-core score
89
80
Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today
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Core Ultra 7 265K   Ryzen 5 7600

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, your graphics card, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Core Ultra 7 265K

  • 9% higher estimated gaming score
  • 14 more cores (20 vs 6)

Why pick Ryzen 5 7600

  • 60 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 125 W)
  • Comes with a cooler (Wraith Stealth); Core Ultra 7 265K needs one bought separately
  • About ₹3,900 cheaper today

Specifications

Core Ultra 7 265KRyzen 5 7600
ArchitectureLion Cove + SkymontZen 4
Code nameArrow LakeRaphael
ProcessTSMC N3BTSMC 5 nm
Cores206
P-cores + E-cores8P + 12E6P
Threads2012
Boost clock5.5 GHz5.1 GHz
Base clock3.9 GHz3.8 GHz
L2 cache36 MB6 MB
L3 cache30 MB32 MB
TDP (rated)125 W65 W
SocketLGA1851AM5
MemoryDDR5DDR5
Max memory speedDDR5-6400DDR5-5200
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 5.0
OverclockingUnlockedUnlocked
Cooler in the boxNot includedWraith Stealth
Integrated graphicsIntel GraphicsRadeon RDNA2
Released2024-10-242023-01-10
Price today (≈)₹26,800₹22,900

FAQ

Is Core Ultra 7 265K better than Ryzen 5 7600?

Core Ultra 7 265K scores about 9% higher than Ryzen 5 7600 in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. They use different sockets (LGA1851 vs AM5), so the motherboard choice differs too.

Which uses less power, Core Ultra 7 265K or Ryzen 5 7600?

Ryzen 5 7600 is rated at 65 W versus 125 W for Core Ultra 7 265K.

Which is better value, Core Ultra 7 265K or Ryzen 5 7600?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), performance for the money is close, so pick on features, platform and the price you actually find.

Do Core Ultra 7 265K and Ryzen 5 7600 use the same motherboard?

No. Core Ultra 7 265K uses LGA1851 with DDR5 memory and Ryzen 5 7600 uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard.

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