Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Intel - Core Ultra 7 268V | AMD - Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 32 MB |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11400 | 22800 |
| TDP | 30 W | 65 W |
| Boost clock | 5.0 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
Between the Core Ultra 7 268V and Ryzen 7 9700X, the Core Ultra 7 268V comes out ahead in tdp, while the Ryzen 7 9700X wins on l3 cache / cinebench r23 (multi). Overall, the Core Ultra 7 268V scores 45 and the Ryzen 7 9700X scores 51.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Ryzen 7 9700X edges ahead on the Mars Score (45 vs 51.5), but the 6.5-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Core Ultra 7 268V if you care most about tdp. The biggest gaps in its favor are tdp. The single most decisive one: TDP — 35.00 W less. 30 vs 65.
Pick the Ryzen 7 9700X if you push the hardware — gaming, on-device AI, heavy multitasking — and the extra compute headroom is worth the trade-offs. Its strongest claims are l3 cache, cinebench r23 (multi), boost clock. The single most decisive one: L3 cache — 166.67% more. 32 MB vs 12 MB.
Both ship with comparable cores, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Ryzen 7 9700X is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Intel - Core Ultra 7 268V or AMD - Ryzen 7 9700X?
AMD - Ryzen 7 9700X leads the current Mars Score by 6.5 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare boost clock, tdp against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Intel - Core Ultra 7 268V if…
Intel - Core Ultra 7 268V has the measurable edge on tdp w.
Choose AMD - Ryzen 7 9700X if…
AMD - Ryzen 7 9700X has the measurable edge on cache l3 mb, cinebench r23 multi, boost clock ghz.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Intel - Core Ultra 7 268V wins
- ▲TDP — 35.00 W less. 30 vs 65.
Why AMD - Ryzen 7 9700X wins
- ▲L3 cache — 166.67% more. 32 MB vs 12 MB.
- ▲Cinebench R23 (multi) — 100.00% more. 22800 vs 11400.
- ▲Boost clock — 10.00% more. 5.5 GHz vs 5.0 GHz.
Spec comparison
Cores
| Spec | Intel - Core Ultra 7 268V | AMD - Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Coresⓘ | 8 | 8 |
| Threadsⓘ | 8 | 16lead |
| Base clockⓘ | 2.2 GHz | 3.8 GHzlead |
| Boost clockⓘ | 5.0 GHz | 5.5 GHzlead |
| L3 cacheⓘ | 12 MB | 32 MBlead |
Platform
| Spec | Intel - Core Ultra 7 268V | AMD - Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Socketⓘ | BGA2833 | AM5 |
| TDPⓘ | 30 Wlead | 65 W |
| Integrated graphicsⓘ | true | true |
| DDR5ⓘ | true | true |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel - Core Ultra 7 268V | AMD - Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (multi)ⓘ | 11400 | 22800lead |
| Cinebench R23 (single)ⓘ | 1860 | 2180lead |