AMD Ryzen Z2 A
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AMD Ryzen Z2 A vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265H. Specifications, performance, tests

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AMD Ryzen Z2 A

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AMD Ryzen Z2 A
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Intel Core Ultra 7 265H

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Intel Core Ultra 7 265H

What's the best choice AMD Ryzen Z2 A or Intel Core Ultra 7 265H? Which processor is faster?

Compare the available specifications of these models.

AMD Ryzen Z2 A has a base frequency of 2.8 GHz. 4 / 8 CPU Cores / Threads. Stated TDP / base power 15 W.

Intel Core Ultra 7 265H has a base frequency of 2.2 GHz. 16 / 16 CPU Cores / Threads. Stated TDP / base power 28 W. Released in Q1/2025.

Differences

AMD Ryzen Z2 A Reasons to consider
AMD Ryzen Z2 A
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  • Higher clock speed

    Around 27% better clock speed

    2.8 GHz left arrow 2.2 GHz
  • Lower stated TDP / base power

    Power limits alone do not measure performance per watt.

    15 W left arrow 28 W
  • More number of cores

    12 more cores

    16 left arrow 4
  • Higher turbo clock speed

    Around 39 % higher specified turbo frequency

    5.3 GHz left arrow 3.8 GHz

Specifications

Technical data
AMD Ryzen Z2 A AMD Ryzen Z2 A
Intel Core Ultra 7 265H Intel Core Ultra 7 265H
CPU family and group

Background information about the processors being compared, series, generation and market segment.

  • Family
    Ryzen left arrow Intel Core Ultra Series 2
  • Form Factor
    Handheld left arrow -
  • Segment
    Mobile left arrow Mobile
  • Series
    Ryzen Z2 left arrow -
CPU Technical specs

Core counts, threads, cache and clock modes describe the CPU configuration. Performance depends on the workload and comparable measured results.

  • Base Frequency
    2.8 GHz left arrow -
  • CPU Cores
    4 left arrow 16
  • CPU Threads
    8 left arrow 16
  • Max. Boost Clock
    3.8 GHz left arrow 5.3 GHz
  • E-core Base Clock
    - left arrow 1.7 GHz
  • Efficient Cores
    - left arrow 8
  • Low Power Efficient-cores
    - left arrow 2
  • P-core Base Clock
    - left arrow 2.2 GHz
  • Performance Cores
    - left arrow 6
IGPU

Internal Graphics does not affect the performance of the CPU, performs the work of the graphics card in its absence or on mobile devices.

  • GPU name
    AMD Radeon Graphics left arrow Intel Arc 140T GPU
  • GPU Turbo
    1800 MHz left arrow 2300 MHz
  • Graphics Cores
    8 left arrow -
Memory specs & PCI

Types, channel quantity of RAM supported by Intel Core Ultra 7 265H and AMD Ryzen Z2 A. Depending on the motherboards, higher or lower memory frequencies may be supported.

  • Max. Memory
    - left arrow 128 GB
  • Memory channels
    - left arrow 2
  • Memory type
    - left arrow Up to LPDDR5/X 8400 MT/s
Thermal Management

Compare the TDP requirements of TDP AMD Ryzen Z2 A and Intel Core Ultra 7 265H Power specifications describe different manufacturer limits. TDP, base power and maximum turbo power are separate values; they do not establish measured system consumption.

  • Configurable TDP
    6-20 W left arrow -
  • Default TDP
    15 W left arrow -
  • Maximum Turbo Power
    - left arrow 115 W
  • Minimum Assured Power
    - left arrow 20 W
  • TDP (PL1 / PBP, legacy combined label)
    - left arrow 28 W
Technologies and extensions

Architecture, interfaces, additional instructions supported by AMD Ryzen Z2 A and Intel Core Ultra 7 265H, virtual machine technologies and process technology.

  • L2-Cache
    2 MB left arrow -
  • L3-Cache
    4 MB left arrow 24 MB
  • Official specification sheet
    - left arrow https://cdrdv2-public.intel.com/851467/Intel-Core-Ultra-Series1-Series2-Series3-Comparison.pdf
  • Release date
    - left arrow Q1/2025
  • Socket
    - left arrow FCBGA2049

Benchmarks

Performance tests CPUs
Individual model tests

These results have no shared test of both models with the same version and settings. They are shown separately without a percentage difference.

AMD Ryzen Z2 A

Intel Core Ultra 7 265H

Individual system tests

Results were obtained on the reported systems. Test versions and settings remain separate; incomplete conditions do not support calculated model performance differences.

Cinebench 2024 / multiple threads

Model ResultReported conditions
Intel Core Ultra 7 265H 1150 points System: HP ZBook X G1i 16
CPU / power label: Ultra 7 265H 108 W / 62 W
Graphics: RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation Laptop 60 W 1657 / 1500 MHz 8 GB
RAM: 64 GB
Exact test build and complete conditions are unreported; no ranking position.

Cinebench 2024 / single thread

Model ResultReported conditions
Intel Core Ultra 7 265H 125.8 points System: HP ZBook X G1i 16
CPU / power label: Ultra 7 265H 108 W / 62 W
Graphics: RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation Laptop 60 W 1657 / 1500 MHz 8 GB
RAM: 64 GB
Exact test build and complete conditions are unreported; no ranking position.

Cinebench R23 / multiple threads

Model ResultReported conditions
Intel Core Ultra 7 265H 21369 points System: HP ZBook X G1i 16
CPU / power label: Ultra 7 265H 108 W / 62 W
Graphics: RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation Laptop 60 W 1657 / 1500 MHz 8 GB
RAM: 64 GB
Exact test build and complete conditions are unreported; no ranking position.

Cinebench R23 / single thread

Model ResultReported conditions
Intel Core Ultra 7 265H 2011 points System: HP ZBook X G1i 16
CPU / power label: Ultra 7 265H 108 W / 62 W
Graphics: RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation Laptop 60 W 1657 / 1500 MHz 8 GB
RAM: 64 GB
Exact test build and complete conditions are unreported; no ranking position.

Cinebench R20 / multiple threads

Model ResultReported conditions
Intel Core Ultra 7 265H 8400 points System: HP ZBook X G1i 16
CPU / power label: Ultra 7 265H 108 W / 62 W
Graphics: RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation Laptop 60 W 1657 / 1500 MHz 8 GB
RAM: 64 GB
Exact test build and complete conditions are unreported; no ranking position.

Cinebench R20 / single thread

Model ResultReported conditions
Intel Core Ultra 7 265H 776 points System: HP ZBook X G1i 16
CPU / power label: Ultra 7 265H 108 W / 62 W
Graphics: RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation Laptop 60 W 1657 / 1500 MHz 8 GB
RAM: 64 GB
Exact test build and complete conditions are unreported; no ranking position.

Cinebench R15 / multiple threads

Model ResultReported conditions
Intel Core Ultra 7 265H 3440 points System: HP ZBook X G1i 16
CPU / power label: Ultra 7 265H 108 W / 62 W
Graphics: RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation Laptop 60 W 1657 / 1500 MHz 8 GB
RAM: 64 GB
Exact test build and complete conditions are unreported; no ranking position.

Cinebench R15 / single thread

Model ResultReported conditions
Intel Core Ultra 7 265H 305 points System: HP ZBook X G1i 16
CPU / power label: Ultra 7 265H 108 W / 62 W
Graphics: RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Generation Laptop 60 W 1657 / 1500 MHz 8 GB
RAM: 64 GB
Exact test build and complete conditions are unreported; no ranking position.

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