Core Ultra 7 265HX vs Ryzen 5 8500G
The Core Ultra 7 265HX is slightly faster than the Ryzen 5 8500G 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
Ryzen 5 8500G has a 35% higher base clock.
Intel BGA 2114
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AM5Arrow Lake-HX
Codenamehelp
Phoenix2Mobile
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MobileArc Graphics 4 Xe LPG
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon 740M6400 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 7 265HX or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 265HX. It's 14% faster than the Ryzen 5 8500G on average across 100+ games, scoring 33/100 vs 29/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 7 265HX than Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
14% 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, Core Ultra 7 265HX or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 265HX is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 7 265HX worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 33/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core Ultra 7 265HX and Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 7 265HX scores 33/100, Ryzen 5 8500G scores 29/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core Ultra 7 265HX or Ryzen 5 8500G 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 Core Ultra 7 265HX or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Core Ultra 7 265HX is the stronger pick at 33/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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