AMD Ryzen 9 7900X vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and Intel Core Ultra 7 265K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is 14% slower and 1% more expensive than Intel Core Ultra 7 265K.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | $322.95 | $319 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 51402 | 58835 |
| VALUE | 159 | 184 |
| SOCKET | AM5 | LGA 1851 |
| TDP | 170W | 125W |
| EFFICIENCY | 302 | 471 |
| CORES | 12 x 4.70 GHz | 8 x 3.90 GHz |
| TURBO | 5.60 GHz | 5.50 GHz |
| THREADS | 4238 | 4907 |
| DATE | Q3/2022 | Q4/2024 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i7-14700K | 52383 | $377.99 | |
| Intel Core i7-14700K | 52383 | $322.44 | |
| Intel Core i7-14700KF | 52420 | $359.99 |
AMD Equivalent to Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D | 56177 | $508.99 | |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | 62474 | $501 | |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | 54637 | $398.99 |
Is AMD Ryzen 9 7900X better than Intel Core Ultra 7 265K?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X offers a worse deal than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K by 16%.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 170 watts and a CPUMark score of 51402. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 302. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K efficiency score is 471. So, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K leads by 56%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.