Core Ultra 7 265K vs Ryzen 7 9800X3D

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

≈19% higher est. score

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D ≈ ₹47,700 today · 2024 Buy now

Verdict: Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores about 19% higher than Core Ultra 7 265K 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.

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Core Ultra 7 265K Ryzen 7 9800X3D

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)
About ₹20,700 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 7 9800X3D

19% higher estimated gaming score
3D V-Cache for higher gaming frame rates

Specifications

	Core Ultra 7 265K	Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Architecture	Lion Cove + Skymont	Zen 5
Code name	Arrow Lake	Granite Ridge
Process	TSMC N3B	TSMC 4 nm
Cores	20	8
P-cores + E-cores	8P + 12E	8P
Threads	20	16
Boost clock	5.5 GHz	5.2 GHz
Base clock	3.9 GHz	4.7 GHz
L2 cache	36 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	30 MB	96 MB
TDP (rated)	125 W	120 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	2024-11-07
Price today (≈)	₹27,000	₹47,700

FAQ

Is Core Ultra 7 265K better than Ryzen 7 9800X3D?

Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores about 19% higher than Core Ultra 7 265K 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 7 9800X3D?

Ryzen 7 9800X3D is rated at 120 W versus 125 W for Core Ultra 7 265K.

Which is better value, Core Ultra 7 265K or Ryzen 7 9800X3D?

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 9800X3D use the same motherboard?

No. Core Ultra 7 265K uses LGA1851 with DDR5 memory and Ryzen 7 9800X3D uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard.