Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF 20-core LGA1851
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X 8-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 Ryzen 7 1800X 8-core AM4
The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X is widely praised for its exceptional multi-core performance, offering a significant upgrade for tasks like video editing and photo processing. Users highlight its excellent price-to-performance ratio compared to Intel's high-end i7 chips, though some note it runs hot and requires careful cooling. Early bugs like a temperature offset and memory compatibility issues have been reported, but firmware updates have addressed many concerns. Overall, it is a strong choice for productivity-focused builds, though gamers may find better value in other Ryzen models.
Pros
- Exceptional multi-core performance
- Great price-to-performance ratio
- Excellent for video editing and rendering
- 16 threads for heavy multitasking
- Good overclocking potential
Cons
- Runs hot under load
- No stock cooler included
- Memory compatibility issues
- Early BIOS bugs and instability
- Temperature reporting offset bug
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF | AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core Ultra 7 | Ryzen 7 |
| Model | 265KF | 1800X |
| Codename | Arrow Lake-S | Summit Ridge |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 3★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 8 |
| P-cores | 8 | 8 |
| E-cores | 12★ | — |
| Threads | 20★ | 16 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 36★ | 4 |
| 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 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 24 |
| TDP | 125 | 95★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 250★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None | Radeon 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
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X 8-core AM4
- Strong feature (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong platform (77th percentile)
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (74th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.