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

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F has 20 cores, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores. Both processors support 20 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

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

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth between the two?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F supports 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 supports 89.6 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F has an average benchmark score of 64,438, compared to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365's 40,048. The Intel part also sits at the 93rd percentile versus the AMD part's 87th percentile.

Q: Does the AMD processor include integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 includes Radeon 880M integrated graphics. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F has no integrated graphics (N/A).

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F has a TDP of 65 watts.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Strix Point, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The die size measures 233 mm². It belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The AMD chip has a per-core L1 cache of 80 KB, a per-core L2 cache of 1 MB, and a shared L3 cache of 16 MB. It supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus. PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 16 lanes available from the CPU. The integrated Radeon 880M graphics provide a display output solution. This is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F uses the Arrow Lake architecture with the codename Arrow Lake-S, built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. The die size is 243 mm², and the transistor count is 17,800 million. It belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation. The Intel chip has a per-core L1 cache of 192 KB, a per-core L2 cache of 3 MB, and a shared L3 cache of 30 MB. It supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. This is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1851, and it lacks integrated graphics entirely.

The cache hierarchy differs substantially. The Intel part has more than double the L1 cache per core (192 KB versus 80 KB), triple the L2 cache per core (3 MB versus 1 MB), and nearly double the L3 cache (30 MB versus 16 MB). The memory bandwidth is 12.8 GB/s higher on the Intel part. The PCIe generation difference is significant: Gen 5 versus Gen 4, with 4 additional lanes on the Intel chip.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F wins all 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The margin varies widely by workload type.

In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Intel part scores 41,980 versus the AMD part's 18,698, a delta of -55.5%. The Cinebench R15 multicore test shows a smaller gap: 4,231 versus 2,842, a delta of -32.8%. Single-core performance follows a similar pattern. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel leads 5,926 versus 1,992, a delta of -66.4%. The Cinebench R15 single-core result is 597 versus 303, a delta of -49.2%.

PassMark results reveal the largest margins in computationally intensive tasks. The floating point math test shows Intel at 173,855 versus AMD at 62,802, a delta of -63.9%. The prime number finding test shows Intel at 416 versus AMD at 117, a delta of -71.9%, the largest relative gap in the dataset. Data encryption shows Intel at 39,468 versus AMD at 18,297, a delta of -53.6%. Extended instructions show Intel at 39,235 versus AMD at 25,113, a delta of -36%.

The smallest relative margin appears in single-thread tests. PassMark single-thread shows Intel at 4,750 versus AMD at 3,841, a delta of -19.1%. Integer math shows Intel at 138,078 versus AMD at 101,831, a delta of -26.3%. Data compression shows Intel at 507,018 versus AMD at 354,510, a delta of -30.1%. Random string sorting shows Intel at 62,439 versus AMD at 39,447, a delta of -36.8%. Multithread shows Intel at 49,410 versus AMD at 29,467, a delta of -40.4%. Physics shows Intel at 3,172 versus AMD at 1,704, a delta of -46.3%.

The data indicates the Intel part is consistently ahead, but the magnitude of the advantage depends on the workload. The largest leads are in single-core rendering and prime number computation, while the smallest lead is in single-thread throughput.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specification fields.

• Cores: 10 (AMD) versus 20 (Intel)
• Base clock: 2.00 GHz (AMD) versus 2.40 GHz (Intel)
• Boost clock: 5.00 GHz (AMD) versus 5.30 GHz (Intel)
• TDP: 28 W (AMD) versus 65 W (Intel)
• Socket: AMD Socket FP8 (AMD) versus Intel Socket 1851 (Intel)
• Process node: 4 nm (AMD) versus 3 nm (Intel)
• Die size: 233 mm² (AMD) versus 243 mm² (Intel)
• Transistors: not specified (AMD) versus 17,800 million (Intel)
• L1 cache: 80 KB per core (AMD) versus 192 KB per core (Intel)
• L2 cache: 1 MB per core (AMD) versus 3 MB per core (Intel)
• L3 cache: 16 MB (AMD) versus 30 MB shared (Intel)
• Memory support: DDR5, LPDDR5X (AMD) versus DDR5 (Intel)
• Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s (AMD) versus 102.4 GB/s (Intel)
• PCIe: Gen 4, 16 lanes (AMD) versus Gen 5, 20 lanes (Intel)
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 880M (AMD) versus N/A (Intel)
• Market segment: Mobile (AMD) versus Desktop (Intel)
• Release date: 2024-06-30 (AMD) versus 2025-01-06 (Intel)
• Launch MSRP: not specified (AMD) versus $379 (Intel)
• Part number: 100-000001530 (AMD) versus SRQCV (Intel)

The architecture differs as well: Zen 5 with Strix Point codename versus Arrow Lake with Arrow Lake-S codename.

The Verdict

The benchmark results are unambiguous. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F outperforms the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 in every recorded test. The average benchmark score for the Intel part is 64,438, which is 60.9% higher than the AMD part's 40,048. The percentile ranking confirms this: Intel sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while AMD sits at the 87th percentile.

The nearest rival data places the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 close to the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (delta -0.1%), the Intel Core 5 221E (delta -0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 9 270 (delta -0.5%), and the Intel Core i9-13905H (delta -0.7%). This suggests the AMD part competes in the upper-midrange of the database. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F sits near the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 (delta -0.3%), the AMD EPYC 7343 (delta 0.4%), the AMD EPYC 4464P (delta -0.6%), and the Intel Core i9-13900KS (delta 0.6%). This places the Intel part in a higher performance tier.

For a user choosing between these two processors, the decision depends on the platform and power requirements. The AMD part is a 28-watt mobile chip with integrated graphics, suited for portable systems. The Intel part is a 65-watt desktop chip without integrated graphics, requiring a separate GPU. The Intel part delivers consistently higher performance across all workloads, but it carries a higher power envelope and lacks built-in display output.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F wins in every benchmark category recorded in the database. The most decisive wins are in prime number finding (71.9% ahead), single-core Cinebench R23 (66.4% ahead), floating point math (63.9% ahead), and data encryption (53.6% ahead). These results indicate strong performance in computationally heavy, single-thread-limited, and encryption-heavy workloads.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 does not win any head-to-head benchmark. However, the data shows it has a distinct role. Its 28-watt TDP and integrated Radeon 880M make it a self-contained mobile processor. The support for LPDDR5X memory and the compact FP8 socket align with low-power, portable designs. The Intel part's 65-watt TDP, desktop socket, and lack of integrated graphics point to a traditional desktop build with a discrete GPU.

In workloads where the Intel lead is smallest, the AMD part comes closest. Single-thread PassMark shows a 19.1% gap, and integer math shows a 26.3% gap. These are the areas where the AMD chip's Zen 5 architecture narrows the distance. Still, the Intel part holds the advantage in every recorded metric.

The data supports a clear conclusion: the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is the higher-performing processor across all tested workloads. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 serves a different purpose, offering integrated graphics and lower power in a mobile form factor. The selection between them should follow the intended system type rather than raw performance alone.