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AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D and Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus are both desktop processors listed on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. This page sets their benchmark scores, estimated prices, and specifications side by side using the same source data for both, so the figures are directly comparable.

AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D lists no socket and Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus lists FCLGA1851, so moving between them is likely to be a platform change. Budget for a motherboard, memory, and cooling as well as the processor.

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Side-by-side specifications
The stronger benchmark score, lower estimated price, and lower typical power draw are highlighted.
MetricAMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3DIntel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus
Single core4,0315,070
Multicore60,59768,430
Estimated priceNot listed$309.95
Cores1624
Threads3224
Performance coresNot listed8
Efficient coresNot listed16
Base clockNot listed3.7 GHz
Turbo clockNot listed5.5 GHz
Typical TDPNot listed125 W
SocketNot listedFCLGA1851
ClassDesktopDesktop
Release / first seenQ2 2026Q4 2025

How do the benchmark scores compare?

AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D has a PassMark single-core score of 4,031, compared with 5,070 for Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus. Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has the higher score in this benchmark.

AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D has a PassMark multicore score of 60,597, compared with 68,430 for Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus. Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has the higher score in this benchmark.

Single-core scores describe one thread; multicore scores describe aggregate CPU throughput. These results do not establish which CPU is faster in every application. Compare platform support and total upgrade cost before buying.

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Benchmark scores do not predict frame rates in a particular game. Typical TDP is a specification, not measured electricity use. A matching socket does not confirm motherboard support; check the manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements.

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