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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 7 255H vs Ryzen 7 9700X

The Core Ultra 7 255H is slower than the Ryzen 7 9700X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Is 5 months newer
  • Up to 20% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Available for $304.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 7 9700X ranks 9 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 7 255H has 8 more cores.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 9700X has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 9700X has a 90% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 9700X boosts 8% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 7 255H draws 37W less power.

Intel BGA 2049
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AM5
Arrow Lake-H
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Granite Ridge
Mobile
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Desktop
Arc Graphics 140T
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon Graphics
6400 MHz (DDR5), 8400 MHz (LPDDR5X)
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5600 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 7 255H or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9700X. It's 13% faster than the Core Ultra 7 255H on average across 100+ games, scoring 79/100 vs 70/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 9700X than Core Ultra 7 255H?expand_more
13% 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 255H or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 9700X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 9700X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 79/100 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 255H and Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 7 255H scores 70/100, 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.
compressWill the Core Ultra 7 255H or Ryzen 7 9700X 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 255H or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more
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.

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