Core Ultra 7 265K vs Ryzen 7 7700

AMD Ryzen 7 7700 ≈ ₹22,700 today · 2023 Buy now on Amazon

Verdict: Core Ultra 7 265K and Ryzen 7 7700 are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. They use different sockets (LGA1851 vs AM5), so the motherboard choice differs too.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score
83
81
Est. multi-core score
65
42
Est. single-core score
89
83
Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today
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Core Ultra 7 265K   Ryzen 7 7700

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

  • 12 more cores (20 vs 8)

Why pick Ryzen 7 7700

  • 60 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 125 W)
  • Comes with a cooler (Wraith Prism, None); Core Ultra 7 265K needs one bought separately
  • About ₹4,300 cheaper today

Specifications

Core Ultra 7 265KRyzen 7 7700
ArchitectureLion Cove + SkymontZen 4
Code nameArrow LakeRaphael
ProcessTSMC N3BTSMC 5 nm
Cores208
P-cores + E-cores8P + 12E8P
Threads2016
Boost clock5.5 GHz5.3 GHz
Base clock3.9 GHz3.8 GHz
L2 cache36 MB8 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 Prism, None
Integrated graphicsIntel GraphicsRadeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released2024-10-242023-01-10
Price today (≈)₹27,000₹22,700

FAQ

Is Core Ultra 7 265K better than Ryzen 7 7700?

Core Ultra 7 265K and Ryzen 7 7700 are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. They use different sockets (LGA1851 vs AM5), so the motherboard choice differs too.

Which uses less power, Core Ultra 7 265K or Ryzen 7 7700?

Ryzen 7 7700 is rated at 65 W versus 125 W for Core Ultra 7 265K.

Which is better value, Core Ultra 7 265K or Ryzen 7 7700?

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 7 7700 use the same motherboard?

No. Core Ultra 7 265K uses LGA1851 with DDR5 memory and Ryzen 7 7700 uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard.

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