Core Ultra 7 265K vs Ryzen 7 9700X
Every Core Ultra 7 265K and Ryzen 7 9700X listing we price at UK shops, side by side: the cheapest new price we found for each, where it is, and the specs. Prices are before delivery, and change; each shows when we last read it.
Core Ultra 7 265K
Cheapest we found
£279.98
at Novatech, in stock, checked 14 Oct 2026
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K 8+12 Core 3.9GHz LGA 1851 Processor - BX80768265K
Priced at 5 shops we check: AWD-IT, Box, CCL Computers, Novatech, Overclockers UK.
Ryzen 7 9700X
Cheapest we found
£259.99
at Novatech, in stock, checked 14 Oct 2026
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Eight Core Socket AM5 5.5GHz Processor - 100-100001404WOF - RETAIL
Priced at 7 shops we check: AWD-IT, Box, CCL Computers, Currys, Ebuyer, Novatech, Scan.
What the numbers say
- The cheapest Ryzen 7 9700X we found is £259.99 at Novatech, £19.99 (7%) less than the cheapest Core Ultra 7 265K at £279.98 from Novatech.
- Our spec-based estimate does not compare Intel and AMD chips fairly, so we do not score them against each other.
- In Blender's measured render benchmark the Core Ultra 7 265K scores 477 to the Ryzen 7 9700X's 309, 54% higher; per pound, the Core Ultra 7 265K renders 43% more.
Specs side by side
The most common value across the listings we price for each. Clocks vary a little by card maker.
| Spec | Core Ultra 7 265K | Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20 | 8 |
| Threads | 20 | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 32 MB |
| TDP | 125W | 65W |
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel Xe | Radeon |
Performance and value
| Figure | Core Ultra 7 265K | Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Blender render score (measured) | 477 | 309 |
The Blender score is the median of real runs submitted to Blender Open Data. Higher is faster at rendering; it is not a gaming figure.
Core Ultra 7 265K listings, cheapest first
Ryzen 7 9700X listings, cheapest first
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