Core Ultra 7 266V vs Ryzen 7 9700X
The Core Ultra 7 266V is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 7 9700X 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 7 9700X has a 73% higher base clock.
Intel BGA 2833
Sockethelp
AM5Lunar Lake
Codenamehelp
Granite RidgeMobile
Segmenthelp
DesktopArc 140V
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphicsunknown Depends on motherboard, 8533 MHz (LPDDR5X Depends on motherboard)
RAMhelp
5600 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Core Ultra 7 266V or Ryzen 7 9700X?
The Ryzen 7 9700X. It's 34% faster than the Core Ultra 7 266V on average across 100+ games, scoring 79/100 vs 59/100 in our gaming rating.
How much faster is Ryzen 7 9700X than Core Ultra 7 266V?
34% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
Which is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core Ultra 7 266V or Ryzen 7 9700X?
The Ryzen 7 9700X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
Is the Ryzen 7 9700X worth buying in 2026?
It scores 79/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
What is the difference between Core Ultra 7 266V and Ryzen 7 9700X?
Performance: Core Ultra 7 266V scores 59/100, Ryzen 7 9700X scores 79/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
Will the Core Ultra 7 266V or Ryzen 7 9700X bottleneck my PC?
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.
Is it worth upgrading to the Core Ultra 7 266V or Ryzen 7 9700X?
The Ryzen 7 9700X is the stronger pick at 79/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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