Athlon 64 X2 4200+ vs Core Ultra 7 265
The Athlon 64 X2 4200+ is much slower than the Core Ultra 7 265 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core Ultra 7 265 has a 9% higher base clock.
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Sockethelp
LGA1851Manchester
Codenamehelp
Arrow Lake-SDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 32EU400 MHz (DDR1)
RAMhelp
6400 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Athlon 64 X2 4200+ or Core Ultra 7 265?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 265. It's 3200% faster than the Athlon 64 X2 4200+ on average across 100+ games, scoring 66/100 vs 2/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 7 265 than Athlon 64 X2 4200+?expand_more
3200% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Athlon 64 X2 4200+ or Core Ultra 7 265?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 265 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 7 265 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 66/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Athlon 64 X2 4200+ and Core Ultra 7 265?expand_more
Performance: Athlon 64 X2 4200+ scores 2/100, Core Ultra 7 265 scores 66/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Athlon 64 X2 4200+ or Core Ultra 7 265 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Athlon 64 X2 4200+ or Core Ultra 7 265?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 265 is the stronger pick at 66/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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