AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no head-to-head benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K. The head-to-head field is empty, and the AMD processor has no benchmark scores, no average score, and no percentile ranking in the database. The Intel processor, by contrast, has a full suite of recorded scores across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark tests.

Because the AMD side lacks any recorded measurements, the comparison is one-sided. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K delivers an average benchmark score of 70,879, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6511P at 71,051 (0.2% higher), the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 at 71,370 (0.7% higher), the Intel Core i7-14700KF at 70,163 (1% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F at 69,996 (1.3% lower). The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K sits within a narrow band of performance around these processors, trailing the Xeon parts by less than a point and leading the i7-14700KF and Ryzen 7 9700F by similar margins.

The recorded Cinebench scores for the Intel part show a multicore score of 35,850 in Cinebench R23, a multicore score of 20,918 in Cinebench R20, and a multicore score of 5,020 in Cinebench R15. Single-core scores are 2,020 in R23, 2,953 in R20, and 708 in R15. Geekbench results show 23,085 for multicore and 2,713 for single-core.

Passmark results for the Intel processor include a multithread score of 58,594, a single-thread score of 4,928, integer math at 143,242, floating point math at 189,629, extended instructions at 54,333, data compression at 665,554, data encryption at 48,246, physics at 3,731, random string sorting at 79,752, and prime number finding at 491.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no recorded scores in any of these tests. The database shows zero wins for the AMD processor and zero wins for the Intel processor in the head-to-head field, reflecting the absence of paired measurements rather than a tie.

The Verdict

The data supports only one conclusion for buyers who rely on recorded measurements: the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is the only one of the two with any performance evidence in the database. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X appears with a 50th percentile ranking among all CPUs but with an average benchmark score of zero, which indicates no recorded test data. The Intel part holds a 94th percentile ranking and an average score of 70,879.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K also carries a launch MSRP of $394. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. The Intel processor is an active production part released on 2024-10-23, while the AMD processor is active and released on 2025-10-06.

For any workload where a benchmark score matters, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is the defensible choice based on the database. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X cannot be evaluated against it because no measurements exist.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K wins in every category where a score is recorded. Multicore rendering benchmarks show strong results: 35,850 in Cinebench R23, 20,918 in R20, and 5,020 in R15. The single-core results of 2,020 in R23 and 2,953 in R20 indicate solid per-thread performance. Geekbench multicore at 23,085 and single-core at 2,713 reinforce this pattern.

Passmark results show particularly strong integer math at 143,242 and floating point math at 189,629. Data compression scores 665,554, which is the highest individual recorded figure for the Intel part. Extended instructions score 54,333, data encryption scores 48,246, and random string sorting scores 79,752. The physics score is 3,731, and prime number finding is 491.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no recorded wins in any workload category. The database does not identify a single test where it outperforms the Intel part. Its specifications suggest different strengths, but without benchmark data, no use-case advantage can be quantified.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The AMD processor has an empty benchmarks array, an average benchmark score of 0, and a percentile ranking of 50. No Cinebench, Geekbench, or Passmark results are recorded.

Q: What is the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K average benchmark score?

A: The Intel processor has an average benchmark score of 70,879, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K compare to its nearest rivals?

A: It is 0.2% lower than the Intel Xeon 6511P, 0.7% lower than the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270, 1% higher than the Intel Core i7-14700KF, and 1.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F.

Q: What is the release date of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X was released on 2025-10-06. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K was released on 2024-10-23.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K?

A: The launch MSRP is $394. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no launch MSRP recorded.

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K has 20 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses the Granite Ridge codename and belongs to the Ryzen Embedded generation based on Zen 5. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K uses the Arrow Lake-S codename with the Arrow Lake architecture and belongs to the Ultra 7 generation. It is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC with 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die.

The AMD processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel processor has 20 cores and 20 threads. Both support DDR5 memory with dual-channel buses. The AMD part has an 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, while the Intel part has 102.4 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD processor has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has more L1 and L2 per core, while the AMD part has more total L3.

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5 and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1851 and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The AMD part includes Radeon Graphics as integrated graphics. The Intel part includes Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU.

Both processors have an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The AMD processor has a TDP of 65, while the Intel processor has a TDP of 125.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several recorded specifications. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K has 20 cores and 20 threads. The AMD base clock is 3.80 GHz, the Intel base clock is 3.90 GHz, and both boost to 5.50 GHz.

The AMD processor has a TDP of 65, the Intel processor has a TDP of 125. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1851. The process node differs: 4 nm for AMD, 3 nm for Intel. The transistor count is 8,315 million for AMD and 17,800 million for Intel. The die size is 70.6 mm² for AMD and 243 mm² for Intel.

Cache per core differs: 80 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 for AMD, 192 KB L1 and 3 MB L2 for Intel. Shared L3 is 32 MB for AMD and 30 MB for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 102.4 GB/s for Intel. PCIe lanes from the CPU are 24 for AMD and 20 for Intel, both Gen 5.

Integrated graphics differ: Radeon Graphics for AMD, Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU for Intel. Release dates are 2025-10-06 for AMD and 2024-10-23 for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $394; the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. The AMD part number is 100-000001404E, and the Intel part number is SRQCW. Both are active production parts with unlocked multipliers and ECC memory support.