Core Ultra 7 265K vs Ryzen 5 9600X

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K ≈ ₹27,000 today · 2024 Buy now

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X ≈ ₹16,600 today · 2024 Buy now

Verdict: Core Ultra 7 265K and Ryzen 5 9600X are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 9600X gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different sockets (LGA1851 vs AM5), so the motherboard choice differs too.

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Core Ultra 7 265K Ryzen 5 9600X

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Why pick Core Ultra 7 265K

14 more cores (20 vs 6)

Why pick Ryzen 5 9600X

60 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 125 W)
About ₹10,400 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core Ultra 7 265K	Ryzen 5 9600X
Architecture	Lion Cove + Skymont	Zen 5
Code name	Arrow Lake	Granite Ridge
Process	TSMC N3B	TSMC 4 nm
Cores	20	6
P-cores + E-cores	8P + 12E	6P
Threads	20	12
Boost clock	5.5 GHz	5.4 GHz
Base clock	3.9 GHz	3.9 GHz
L2 cache	36 MB	6 MB
L3 cache	30 MB	32 MB
TDP (rated)	125 W	65 W
Socket	LGA1851	AM5
Memory	DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-6400	DDR5-5600
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Unlocked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	Not included	Not included
Integrated graphics	Intel Graphics	Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released	2024-10-24	2024-08-08
Price today (≈)	₹27,000	₹16,600

FAQ

Is Core Ultra 7 265K better than Ryzen 5 9600X?

Core Ultra 7 265K and Ryzen 5 9600X are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 9600X gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different sockets (LGA1851 vs AM5), so the motherboard choice differs too.

Which uses less power, Core Ultra 7 265K or Ryzen 5 9600X?

Ryzen 5 9600X is rated at 65 W versus 125 W for Core Ultra 7 265K.

Which is better value, Core Ultra 7 265K or Ryzen 5 9600X?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Ryzen 5 9600X gives more estimated performance for the money than Core Ultra 7 265K. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core Ultra 7 265K and Ryzen 5 9600X use the same motherboard?

No. Core Ultra 7 265K uses LGA1851 with DDR5 memory and Ryzen 5 9600X uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard.