Independent testing
How much independent testing exists for each cpu
Of the 12 cpus we track, 9 have been physically measured by at least one independent lab and 3 by three or more. Below is every one, ordered by how much independent hands-on evidence stands behind it — densest first.
A coverage record, not a ranking of which is best.
| Product | Independent labs | Metrics measured | Outlets on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | 3 | 17 | 3 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 3 | 11 | 3 |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | 2 | 10 | 3 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Intel Core i5-14600K | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Intel Core Ultra 5 245K | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Each figure is a count of what independent testers actually did — how we count. A low count means little independent evidence has been gathered yet, never that a product is worse. See also the CPUs buying guide and the reviewers we cite.