AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-core AM4
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF 20-core Intel Socket 1851
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-core AM4
The Ryzen 7 3700X receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its performance, value, and the seller's service, but several report receiving defective or used units, with some facing unhelpful support. Compatibility issues with certain motherboards are also mentioned. Overall, sentiment is polarized between satisfaction and disappointment.
Pros
- Great performance for older processor
- Good value for money
- Easy replacement for Ryzen 5
- Trustworthy seller service
- Fast support and refund
Cons
- Defective units received
- Used product sold as new
- Unhelpful customer support
- Compatibility issues with some motherboards
- No cooler included
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
Scores
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 7 | Core Ultra 7 |
| Model | 3700X | 265KF |
| Codename | Matisse | Arrow Lake-S |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 7 | 3★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 8 | 20★ |
| P-cores | 8 | 8 |
| E-cores | — | 12★ |
| Threads | 16 | 20★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 4 | 36★ |
| L3 Cache | 32★ | 30 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1851 |
| PCIe | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 24★ |
| TDP | 65★ | 125 |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 250★ |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None | None |
| NPU TOPS | — | 13★ |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-core AM4
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong feature (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong efficiency (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong multi thread (79th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
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
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-core AM4 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.