AMD
Ryzen 9 7900X
Zen 4 · 12C/24T · 170 W · AM5
90
/ 100
From $549
VS
Intel Core Ultra 9 395K wins by 3
Intel
Intel Core Ultra 9 395K
Panther Lake · 26C · 6.0 GHz
93
/ 100
From $649
Specdex verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 395K takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen 9 7900X lands at 90 and Intel Core Ultra 9 395K at 93. That puts Intel Core Ultra 9 395K ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Ryzen 9 7900X if…
- ✓AM4/AM5 longevity
- ✓Multi-thread value
- ✓Unlocked multipliers
Pick Intel Core Ultra 9 395K if…
- ✓Latest generation silicon
- ✓Improved perf-per-watt
- ✓Full modern feature set
Ryzen 9 7900X 90
vs 93 Intel Core Ultra 9 395K
Score breakdown
Ryzen 9 7900X
90 single 86
multi 90
gaming 88
efficiency 80
Intel Core Ultra 9 395K
93 single 95
multi 93
gaming 94
efficiency 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core Ultra 9 395K |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Panther Lake |
| Cores | 12 | ▲ 26 (8P+16E+2LP) |
| Threads | 24 | ▲ 26 |
| TDP | 170 W | — |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Release year | 2022 | 2025 |
Ryzen 9 7900X
Pros
- +AM4/AM5 longevity
- +Multi-thread value
- +Unlocked multipliers
Cons
- −DDR5 required on AM5
- −iGPU optional
- −X3D variants better for gaming
Intel Core Ultra 9 395K
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: Ryzen 9 7900X vs Intel Core Ultra 9 395K
Which is better, Ryzen 9 7900X or Intel Core Ultra 9 395K? +
Intel Core Ultra 9 395K scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Ryzen 9 7900X worth the price? +
At $549, Ryzen 9 7900X delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in multi.
Is Intel Core Ultra 9 395K worth the price? +
At $649, Intel Core Ultra 9 395K delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in single.
Does Ryzen 9 7900X or Intel Core Ultra 9 395K 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.