Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF 20-core LGA1851
AMD A Series A12-9800E 4-core AM4
What Buyers Say
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF 20-core LGA1851
Users upgrading from older Intel chips (like the 8700K or 8600K) report a massive performance boost in gaming and productivity, with one noting a 20fps average increase. The CPU runs cool and is praised for its value, especially when bought on discount. Some mention that it's not a worthwhile upgrade for those with recent Intel generations, and one user warns to be careful during installation to avoid bending pins.
Pros
- Huge performance boost from old chips
- Runs cool
- Good value on discount
- Great for gaming and productivity
- Stable with new BIOS updates
Cons
- Not worth upgrade from recent Intel
- Installation risk of bending pins
- Requires new motherboard, RAM, cooler
AMD A Series A12-9800E 4-core AM4
The AMD AD9800AHAABBOX CPU, paired with a cooler, is consistently praised as a reliable, solid performer for budget and mid-range builds. Users highlight its excellent value, especially for systems without a dedicated GPU, and note its quiet operation and power efficiency. A few mention it is not the fastest but is dependable and suitable for everyday tasks and home PCs.
Pros
- Great value for budget builds
- Works reliably out of the box
- Excellent for systems without dedicated GPU
- Good performance for everyday tasks
- Quiet operation
Cons
- Not the fastest CPU
- Limited M.2 SSD functionality via direct socket (NGFF)
- Some users note it is a mid-range performer
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF | AMD A Series A12-9800E | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core Ultra 7 | AMD A Series |
| Model | 265KF | A12-9800E |
| Codename | Arrow Lake-S | Bristol Ridge |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 3★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 4 |
| P-cores | 8★ | — |
| E-cores | 12★ | — |
| Threads | 20★ | — |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 36★ | 2 |
| L3 Cache | 30★ | 2 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | — |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24★ | — |
| TDP | 125★ | — |
| Max Turbo Power | 250★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | — |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None | Radeon R7 Graphics |
| NPU TOPS | 13★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF 20-core LGA1851
- Strong single thread (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong efficiency (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ai (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (26th percentile)
AMD A Series A12-9800E 4-core AM4
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average platform (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average efficiency (23rd percentile)
- Below average ai (27th percentile)
- Below average multi thread (30th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 20 of 29 specs.