Best CPU for Video Editing 2026
Multi-core performance determines video export speed, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K tops Geekbench 6 multi-core at 21,377 pts — narrowly beating the Core Ultra 9 285K at 21,075 and the Ryzen 9 9950X at 20,550. For Cinebench 2024 multi, the Core Ultra 9 285K leads at 2,416 vs the 9950X's 2,340. Apple's M4 Max surprises with a Cinebench 2024 multi of 2,045 and Geekbench multi of 26,675 — the highest multi-core score tested — helped by its 16-core design and power headroom in MacBook Pro. For creators already in the Apple ecosystem, the M4 Max MacBook Pro offers an all-in-one solution with competitive rendering alongside excellent battery life. Windows desktop builders get more raw peak throughput per dollar from the Ryzen 9 9950X or Core Ultra 9 285K.
Cores
↑ higher is betterTDP
(W)↓ lower is betterLaunch MSRP
(USD)↓ lower is betterGeekbench 6 MC
(pts)↑ higher is betterCinebench 2024 Multi
(pts)↑ higher is betterFull Results
| Processors | Cores | TDP (W) | Launch MSRP (USD) | Geekbench 6 MC (pts) | Cinebench 2024 Multi (pts) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Ultra 5 245K | 14 | 125 | 309 | 17863 | 1484 |
| Ryzen 9 9900X | 12 | 120 | 499 | 19756 | 1768 |
| Ryzen 7 9700X | 8 | 65 | 359 | 17511 | 1255 |
| Apple M4 Max | 16 | — | 2499 | 26675 | 2045 |
| Core Ultra 9 285K | 24 | 125 | 589 | 21075 | 2416 |
| Ryzen 9 9950X | 16 | 170 | 649 | 20550 | 2340 |
| Apple M4 Pro | 14 | — | 1999 | 22459 | 1729 |
| Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 8 | 120 | 479 | 18221 | 1321 |
| Apple M4 | 10 | — | 599 | 14724 | 860 |
| Core Ultra 7 265K | 20 | 125 | 394 | 21377 | 2047 |
Data Sources
Geekbench 6 multi-core averages from Geekbench Browser. Cinebench 2024 from cpu-monkey.com aggregated results and MacRumors community submissions. Apple CPU prices reflect the cheapest Mac that ships with that chip. Retrieved 2026-07-13.
- Geekbench Browser / NanoReview
- cpu-monkey.com / NanoReview
- Intel
- Intel (base power; max turbo 159 W)
- Intel / Tom's Hardware
- Geekbench Browser
- cpu-monkey.com (aggregated)
- AMD
- AMD / WCCFTech
- Geekbench Browser / NanoReview
- cpu-monkey.com (aggregated)
- AMD
- Geekbench Browser / MacRumors (MBP16 M4 Max)
- cpu-monkey.com / search aggregation (16-core config)
- Apple Newsroom
- Apple / MacWorld (MacBook Pro 16" M4 Max base)
- Geekbench Browser
- cpu-monkey.com (aggregated)
- Intel
- Intel (base power; max turbo 250 W)
- Geekbench Browser
- cpu-monkey.com (aggregated)
- AMD
- Geekbench Browser (avg 9,098 results, MBP14 M4 Pro 14-core)
- MacRumors forum (14-core config)
- Apple / MacWorld (MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro)
- Geekbench Browser
- cpu-monkey.com / Overclocking.com
- AMD
- Tom's Hardware
- Geekbench Browser (avg, Mac mini M4)
- MacRumors forum / cpu-monkey.com
- Apple / CNBC (Mac mini M4 entry price)
- Geekbench Browser / NanoReview
- cpu-monkey.com (aggregated)
- Intel
- Intel (base power; max turbo 250 W)
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