Intel Core Ultra 7 365K
Panther Lake · 22C · 5.8 GHz
Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D
16C/32T · PassMark #146
Intel Core Ultra 7 365K takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Intel Core Ultra 7 365K lands at 89 and Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D at 35. That puts Intel Core Ultra 7 365K ahead by 54 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Intel Core Ultra 7 365K if…
- ✓Latest generation silicon
- ✓Improved perf-per-watt
- ✓Full modern feature set
Pick Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D if…
- ✓PassMark #146 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- ✓3D V-Cache delivers strong gaming performance
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Intel Core Ultra 7 365KSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Intel Core Ultra 7 365K more score per dollar ($429 vs $549).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 365K | Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Panther Lake | — |
| Cores | ▲ 22 (8P+12E+2LP) | 16 |
| Socket | LGA1851 | — |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| Threads | — | 32 |
| L3 cache | — | 128 MB (32 MB base + 96 MB 3D V-Cache) |
| Class | — | Desktop |
| PassMark rank | — | #146 of 5,901 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | — | 64,196 |
Intel Core Ultra 7 365K
- +Latest generation silicon
- +Improved perf-per-watt
- +Full modern feature set
- −Premium pricing
- −Requires up-to-date platform
- −Initial stock scarcity likely
Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D
- +PassMark #146 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- +3D V-Cache delivers strong gaming performance
- −Higher price than non-X3D sibling at the same core count
FAQ: Intel Core Ultra 7 365K vs Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D
Which is better, Intel Core Ultra 7 365K or Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D? +
Intel Core Ultra 7 365K scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 54. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
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.
Is Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D worth the price? +
At $549, Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D delivers a Specdex score of 35 — strongest in passmark.
Does Intel Core Ultra 7 365K or Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D 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 the better value, Intel Core Ultra 7 365K or Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D? +
Intel Core Ultra 7 365K — more score per dollar ($429 vs $549). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.