Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF 20-core Intel Socket 1851
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 4-core AM4
What Buyers Say
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF 20-core Intel Socket 1851
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 Ryzen 3 3100 4-core AM4
The AMD Ryzen 3 3100 is generally seen as a solid budget processor for AM4 boards, with users praising its value and performance. However, there is some confusion about the included cooler, with one reviewer noting no fan was included while others confirm a stock cooler ships with it. Customer service also received a positive mention.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Solid entry-level performance
- Compatible with AM4 boards
- Stock cooler included
- Positive customer service experience
Cons
- Missing fan in some units
- Potential compatibility issues with older sockets
- Supply and pricing concerns
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core Ultra 7 | Ryzen 3 |
| Model | 265KF | 3100 |
| Codename | Arrow Lake-S | Matisse (Zen 2) |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 3★ | 7 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 4 |
| P-cores | 8★ | 4 |
| E-cores | 12★ | — |
| Threads | 20★ | 8 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 36★ | 2 |
| L3 Cache | 30★ | 16 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24★ | 16 |
| TDP | 125 | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 250★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None | — |
| NPU TOPS | 13★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF 20-core Intel Socket 1851
- Strong single thread (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ai (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong efficiency (96th percentile)96th %ile
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 4-core AM4
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong platform (77th percentile)
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.