CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K

Key Findings

All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X shows superior performance with a 7.0% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X has the highest core count with 16 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2024

Market Position

64th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs11th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs14th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2024

Market Position

80th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs2nd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs20th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9950X

4,736

265K

4,956

Multi-Thread Performance

9950X

66,305

265K

61,964

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X

9950X

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K

265K

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X 16-Core Processor

9950X

Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 7 265KF

265K

⚡Base Clock

4.3 GHz

9950X

N/A

265K

🚀Turbo Clock

5.7 GHz

9950X

N/A

265K

💻Cores/Threads

16 Threads: 32

9950X

N/A

265K

🔌Socket

AM5

9950X

FCLGA1851

265K

⚡TDP

170 W

9950X

125 W

265K

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB

9950X

L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 64 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 3072 KBL3 Cache: 30 MB

265K

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X and Intel Core Ultra 7 265K compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K leads in single-thread performance, which is crucial for gaming and everyday tasks.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X drawing more power under load (170W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.