CPU head-to-head · curated specs + live pool data
Ryzen 9 9950X3DVSCore Ultra 7 265K
The only chip that wins at both gaming AND all-core productivity workloads. No trade-off.
Full breakdown →The reasonable Arrow Lake pick. Strong at multi-thread, mid-pack at games.
Full breakdown →Specifications
| Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Core Ultra 7 265K | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores/Threads | 16C / 32T | 8P + 12E / 20T |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz | 3.9 GHz P-core |
| Boost | 5.7 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Cache (L3) | 128 MB (V-Cache) | 30 MB |
| TDP | 170 W | 125 W |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 1851 |
Live benchmark data
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Verdict — Ryzen 9 9950X3D
The first X3D chip that isn't a compromise. If you're doing both content creation and gaming, this is the chip to buy — no more choosing between core count and V-cache.
Verdict — Core Ultra 7 265K
Fine chip that suffers by comparison. If you're not on Intel already, AM5 offers better options at the same tier.