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AMD EPYC 9745 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
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Summary
The AMD EPYC 9745 is a server processor for data centers and highly parallel workloads. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is a desktop processor for end-users, offering performance for gaming and productivity.
The AMD EPYC 9745 uses Turin (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), 4 nm, with 256 MB L3 cache and 576 GB/s memory bandwidth. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F uses Arrow Lake, 3 nm, with 36 MB L2 and 33 MB L3 cache, as well as 102 GB/s memory bandwidth. Both support PCIe 5.0. The AMD EPYC 9745 specializes in maximum multi-core performance and high throughput for server applications.
The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F offers very good single-core and solid multi-core performance for desktop tasks. For gaming, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is clearly superior, benefiting from high single-core performance. The AMD EPYC 9745 is not optimized for gaming; its strengths lie in server efficiency.
The AMD EPYC 9745 as a server processor has high power consumption and TDP for data center cooling. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F as a desktop CPU offers moderate power consumption and TDP for common PC cooling solutions. The AMD EPYC 9745 offers excellent price-performance ratio for server applications with extreme multi-core performance.
The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F offers a good price-performance ratio for the end-user market, with balanced performance for gaming and productivity. The AMD EPYC 9745 is optimal for server infrastructures requiring maximum multi-core performance and high memory throughput. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is the choice for desktop users looking for a powerful all-rounder for gaming and creative work.
The AMD EPYC 9745 uses Turin (Zen 5 / Zen 5c), 4 nm, with 256 MB L3 cache and 576 GB/s memory bandwidth. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F uses Arrow Lake, 3 nm, with 36 MB L2 and 33 MB L3 cache, as well as 102 GB/s memory bandwidth. Both support PCIe 5.0. The AMD EPYC 9745 specializes in maximum multi-core performance and high throughput for server applications.
The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F offers very good single-core and solid multi-core performance for desktop tasks. For gaming, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is clearly superior, benefiting from high single-core performance. The AMD EPYC 9745 is not optimized for gaming; its strengths lie in server efficiency.
The AMD EPYC 9745 as a server processor has high power consumption and TDP for data center cooling. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F as a desktop CPU offers moderate power consumption and TDP for common PC cooling solutions. The AMD EPYC 9745 offers excellent price-performance ratio for server applications with extreme multi-core performance.
The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F offers a good price-performance ratio for the end-user market, with balanced performance for gaming and productivity. The AMD EPYC 9745 is optimal for server infrastructures requiring maximum multi-core performance and high memory throughput. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is the choice for desktop users looking for a powerful all-rounder for gaming and creative work.
AMD EPYC 9745
- Server processor
- Extreme multi-core performance
- High memory bandwidth (576 GB/s)
- Large L3 cache (256 MB)
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
- Desktop processor
- Balanced performance for gaming and productivity
- Good single-core performance
- Moderate power consumption
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Specifications
At a glance
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AMD EPYC 9745 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
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| Family | AMD EPYC (147) | Intel Core Ultra 7 (31) |
| CPU group | AMD EPYC 9005 (29) | Intel Core Ultra 200 AL-S (20) |
| Architecture | Turin (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Arrow Lake |
| Technology | 4 nm | 3 nm |
| Segment | Server | Desktop |
| Socket | SP5 | LGA 1851 |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency
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AMD EPYC 9745 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
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| CPU Cores / Threads | 128 / 256 | 20 / 20 |
| Hyperthreading / SMT | ✓ | ✗ |
| Core architecture | normal | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
| Core Cluster 1: | 128x Zen 5 2.40 - 3.70 GHz |
8x Lion Cove 2.40 - 5.30 GHz |
| Core Cluster 2: | 12x Skymont 1.80 - 4.60 GHz |
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| L2-Cache | 36.00 MB | |
| L3-Cache | 256.00 MB | 33.00 MB |
| Overclocking | ✗ | ✓ |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
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| GPU name | no iGPU | no iGPU |
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| CUs / Shader | / | / |
| Raytracing | ✗ | ✗ |
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NPU AI performance
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AMD EPYC 9745 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
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| AI hardware | Intel® AI Boost | |
| AI specifications | Intel AI Boost NPU 4 @ 13 TOPS | |
| NPU + CPU + iGPU |
Memory & PCIe
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AMD EPYC 9745 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
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| Memory | DDR5-6000 (576.0 GB/s) | DDR5-6400 (102.4 GB/s) |
| Max. Memory | 6144 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 12 | 2 |
| ECC | Yes | Yes |
| PCIe | 5.0 x 128 | 5.0 x 20 |
| PCIe Bandwidth | 504.1 GB/s | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal Management
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AMD EPYC 9745 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
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| TDP | 400 W | 65 W |
| TDP (PL2) | 182 W | |
| TDP up | 400 W | |
| TDP down | 320 W | |
| T. junction max. | 100 °C | 105 °C |
Technical details
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AMD EPYC 9745 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
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| Chip design | Chiplet | Monolithic |
| AES-NI | ✓ | ✓ |
| Operating systems | Windows Server 2022, Linux, Windows 11 | Windows 11, Linux |
| Instruction set | x86-64 (64 bit) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions | SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
| Release date | Q4/2024 | Q1/2025 |
| Release price | 12141 $ | 369 $ |
| Documents | Technical data sheet | Technical data sheet |
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