Processors comparison
Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Core Ultra 7 265
Specs, platform, power, size and UK prices side by side. Every value comes from the product listing; anything we don't hold is marked unknown.
Key differences
- Different platforms: the Ryzen 7 9850X3D uses AM5 and the Core Ultra 7 265 uses LGA 1851, so they need different motherboards.
- The Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 8 cores / 16 threads; the Core Ultra 7 265 has 20 cores / 20 threads.
- The Ryzen 7 9850X3D boosts to 5.6 GHz, 0.3 GHz higher than the Core Ultra 7 265.
- The Core Ultra 7 265 is rated at 65 W TDP against 120 W, so it is easier to cool and puts less load on the power supply.
- The Core Ultra 7 265 is £24.52 cheaper at its lowest listed new price (£375.46 against £399.98).
Performance
We don't have measured benchmark results for these parts yet, and we don't publish estimated scores. Specs like core count, clock speed and video memory are a guide, not a measure of speed in games or apps.
Specifications
| Specification | Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| SocketDecides which motherboards the processor fits. | AM5 | LGA 1851 |
| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Architecture | Zen 5 | Arrow Lake |
| Series | AMD Ryzen 7 | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| Cores and clocks | ||
| Cores | 8 | 20Higher |
| Threads | 16 | 20Higher |
| Max boost clock | 5.6 GHzHigher | 5.3 GHz |
| Power and cooling | ||
| Rated TDPThe maker's thermal design rating, not measured power draw. | 120 W | 65 W |
| Cooler in the box | No | Unknown |
| Features | ||
| Integrated graphicsWithout it you need a graphics card to get a picture. | Yes | Yes |
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