AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and Intel Core Ultra 7 265 occupy different corners of the processor market, one as a mobile-focused Strix Point chip and the other as a desktop Arrow Lake-S part. The benchmark data, however, tells a very one-sided story when these two are placed head-to-head. Across every recorded test in the database, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 emerges as the victor, with margins that range from moderate to overwhelming.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking result comes from Cinebench R23 single-core testing. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 scores 5960, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 manages 1992. That is a delta of -66.6% for the AMD part, meaning Intel delivers more than three times the single-threaded performance in this specific workload. This is not a marginal gap; it is a generational chasm in raw per-core capability. The same pattern appears in Cinebench R15 single-core, where Intel scores 600 against AMD's 303, a -49.5% delta.

Multi-core results are equally decisive, though the margins vary. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel part scores 42216, dwarfing the AMD's 18698, a -55.7% delta. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows Intel at 4255 versus AMD at 2842, a -33.2% delta. These figures indicate that the Intel chip's advantage is not solely a matter of core count, but also of sustained throughput under heavy load.

Looking at the PassMark suite, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 wins every single subtest. The largest gap is in the find prime numbers test, where Intel scores 418 against AMD's 117, a -72% delta. This suggests a profound advantage in workloads that rely on rapid integer iteration and branch prediction. Floating point math also shows a massive split: Intel scores 172776, AMD scores 62802, a -63.7% delta. Data encryption shows Intel at 40456 versus AMD at 18297, a -54.8% delta.

The narrower margins are still clear wins for Intel. In integer math, Intel scores 134773 against AMD's 101831, a -24.4% delta. Single-threaded PassMark scores show Intel at 4689 versus AMD at 3841, a -18.1% delta. Even the data compression test, where the AMD part's 354510 could be considered respectable, is beaten by Intel's 522983, a -32.2% delta. The multithreaded PassMark test shows Intel at 49682 versus AMD at 29467, a -40.7% delta.

The database records 15 benchmark comparisons, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 wins all 15. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 records zero wins. This is a clean sweep without a single exception, which is rare in processor comparisons where different architectures typically trade blows across varied workloads.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is the superior processor in every measured dimension. For users who prioritize raw performance, whether in single-threaded applications, multi-threaded rendering, or specialized compute tasks like encryption and prime number generation, the Intel part is the only choice based on these benchmarks. The Intel chip also sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD chip sits in the 87th percentile, confirming that this is not a close contest even when viewed against the broader processor landscape.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 does have its place, but it is not in a performance comparison against this Intel desktop part. The AMD chip's 28-watt TDP and mobile socket (AMD Socket FP8) indicate a design goal of efficiency and portability, not absolute output. The Intel part, with its 65-watt TDP and desktop Socket 1851, is built for sustained performance in a powered chassis. The benchmark results simply reflect this fundamental design divergence.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 wins everywhere in this comparison, so a use-case split based on benchmark wins is straightforward. The Intel part dominates in all 15 recorded tests, making it the default choice for any workload that appears in the database. This includes Cinebench rendering, PassMark system-wide assessments, and every specialized subtest from encryption to physics simulation.

For the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, the data offers no benchmark-based use case where it outperforms the Intel chip. Its advantages must be inferred from non-benchmark fields. The AMD part uses a 4 nm process node, while Intel uses a 3 nm node, but this does not translate into a performance win. The AMD part's integrated Radeon 880M graphics may offer different capabilities than Intel's Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 32EU, but the database does not provide graphics benchmarks for this comparison. The AMD chip also supports LPDDR5X memory, which is common in mobile designs, whereas the Intel part supports only DDR5.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 scores 5960, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 1992. The Intel part leads by a -66.6% delta for AMD, meaning Intel's score is nearly three times higher.

Q: How do the two chips compare in multi-threaded PassMark performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 scores 49682, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 29467. Intel leads by a -40.7% delta.

Q: Are there any benchmarks where the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins?

A: No. Across all 15 head-to-head benchmarks recorded in the database, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 wins every single test.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has 20 cores and 20 threads. Both have the same thread count, but Intel has double the cores.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: How does the average benchmark score compare between the two?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has an average benchmark score of 64640, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has an average score of 40048. Intel's average is over 60% higher.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 uses the Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename, part of the Core Ultra Series 2. Intel's design is built on a 3 nm process node from TSMC, while AMD uses a 4 nm process node, also from TSMC.

Cache structures diverge significantly. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel's larger cache hierarchy likely contributes to its substantial lead in single-threaded and latency-sensitive workloads. Intel also lists 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, while AMD lists no transistor count but has a 233 mm² die.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD chip supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with a dual-channel memory bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip supports only DDR5, also dual-channel, but with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe connectivity favors Intel: it provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and Intel Core Ultra 7 265 differ on nearly every core specification. The AMD part has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel part has 20 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks differ: AMD starts at 2.00 GHz, Intel at 2.40 GHz. Boost clocks also differ, with AMD reaching 5.00 GHz and Intel reaching 5.30 GHz.

Thermal design power is a major distinction. The AMD part has a 28-watt TDP, making it a low-power mobile chip. The Intel part has a 65-watt TDP, indicating a desktop-class power envelope. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1851.

Integrated graphics are different: AMD uses Radeon 880M, Intel uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 32EU. The AMD part is marked for the mobile market segment, while the Intel part is for the desktop segment. Release dates also differ: the AMD chip was released on 2024-06-30, and the Intel chip on 2025-01-06.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has a launch MSRP of $394. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has no launch MSRP recorded in the database. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part number is 100-000001530, and the Intel part number is SRQCX. The Intel chip's transistor count is listed at 17,800 million, while the AMD chip's transistor count is not listed. Both processors are currently marked as active in production.