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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) — Zen 5 + 3D V-Cache · 8C · 5.4 GHz
AMD

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)

Zen 5 + 3D V-Cache · 8C · 5.4 GHz

96
/ 100
From $499
VS
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) wins by 7
Intel Core Ultra 7 365K — Panther Lake · 22C · 5.8 GHz
Intel

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K

Panther Lake · 22C · 5.8 GHz

89
/ 100
From $429
Specdex verdict

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) lands at 96 and Intel Core Ultra 7 365K at 89. That puts AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) if…

  • ✓Latest generation silicon
  • ✓Improved perf-per-watt
  • ✓Full modern feature set

Pick Intel Core Ultra 7 365K if…

  • ✓Latest generation silicon
  • ✓Improved perf-per-watt
  • ✓Full modern feature set
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Gaming

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)

Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) leads on gaming (97 vs 90).

Creators & productivity

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)

Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) leads on multi (96 vs 89).

Power efficiency

Tie

Performance per watt — thermals, PSU headroom, electricity cost

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) 96
vs
89 Intel Core Ultra 7 365K

Score breakdown

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)
96
single 98
multi 96
gaming 97
efficiency 86
Intel Core Ultra 7 365K
89
single 91
multi 89
gaming 90
efficiency 86

Specs side-by-side

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) versus Intel Core Ultra 7 365K — full spec comparison
Spec AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) Intel Core Ultra 7 365K
Architecture
Zen 5
Panther Lake
Cores
8
▲ 22 (8P+12E+2LP)
Threads
16
—
Socket
AM5
LGA1851
Release year
2026
2025

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2)

Pros
  • +Latest generation silicon
  • +Improved perf-per-watt
  • +Full modern feature set
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Requires up-to-date platform
  • −Initial stock scarcity likely

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K

Pros
  • +Latest generation silicon
  • +Improved perf-per-watt
  • +Full modern feature set
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Requires up-to-date platform
  • −Initial stock scarcity likely

FAQ: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) vs Intel Core Ultra 7 365K

Which is better, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) or Intel Core Ultra 7 365K? +

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) worth the price? +

At $499, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in single.

Is Intel Core Ultra 7 365K worth the price? +

At $429, Intel Core Ultra 7 365K delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in single.

Does AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) or Intel Core Ultra 7 365K last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for gaming, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) or Intel Core Ultra 7 365K? +

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) — leads on gaming (97 vs 90). Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed.

Which is better for creator and productivity work, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) or Intel Core Ultra 7 365K? +

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (v2) — leads on multi (96 vs 89). Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count.