Intel Core i9-10900K vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
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We compared two CPUs: the Intel Core i9-10900K vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265F. The Intel Core i9-10900K features 10 cores and 20 threads with a maximum clock speed of 5.3 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F has 20 cores and 20 threads with a maximum clock speed of 5.3 GHz. Let's see which CPU performs better in terms of benchmarks and specifications.
Why Intel Core i9-10900K is better than Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
- Unlocked multiplier for overclocking
Why Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is better than Intel Core i9-10900K
- Geekbench 6 shows 55% faster single-core and 47% faster multi-core performance
- More advanced 3nm manufacturing process (vs 14nm)
- 100% more cores (20 cores vs 10 cores)
- 50% larger L3 cache (30 MB vs 20 MB)
- 124% higher memory bandwidth (102.4 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s)
- Support for newer PCIe standard (PCIe 5.0/4.0 vs 3.0)
- Lower power consumption (65W vs 125W)
- 67% higher iGPU frequency (2000 MHz vs 1.2 GHz)
- Released about 4 years and 9 months later
Performance Scores
Single-Core Score
Intel Core i9-10900K
49
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
94
Multi-Core Score
Intel Core i9-10900K
44
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
88
Total Score
Intel Core i9-10900K
46
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
91
Geekbench 6
Single-Core
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F +123%
Intel Core i9-10900K
1,422
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
3,168
Multi-Core
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F +89%
Intel Core i9-10900K
11,318
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
21,445
| Single-Core | 1,422 | 3,168 |
| Multi-Core | 11,318 | 21,445 |
Cinebench R23
Single-Core
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F +63%
Intel Core i9-10900K
1,415
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
2,301
Multi-Core
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F +111%
Intel Core i9-10900K
16,879
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
35,610
| Single-Core | 1,415 | 2,301 |
| Multi-Core | 16,879 | 35,610 |
Intel Core i9-10900K
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Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
General Info
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Launch Date | Q2 2020 | Q1 2025 |
| Generation | 10th Gen | Core Ultra 7 Series 2 |
| Codename | Comet Lake-S | Arrow Lake |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop Processor |
| Class | High-end | High-end |
| Unlocked Multiplier | Yes | No |
| Architecture | Comet Lake | Arrow Lake |
| Lithography | 14nm | 3nm |
CPU
| Total Cores | 10 | 20 |
| Total Threads | 20 | 20 |
| Performance Cores | - | 8 |
| Performance Threads | - | 8 |
| Efficient Cores | - | 12 |
| Efficient Threads | - | 12 |
| P-Core Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| P-Core Max Turbo Frequency | 5.3 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| E-Core Base Frequency | - | 1.8 GHz |
| E-Core Max Turbo Frequency | - | 4.6 GHz |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB per core | 112 KB per core |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB per core | 36 MB |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB | 30 MB (Intel Smart Cache) |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max Memory Size | 128 GB | 192 GB |
| Max Bandwidth | 45.8 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | No | yes |
GPU
| Integrated GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Arc iGPU |
| GPU Base Frequency | 350 MHz | 300 MHz |
| GPU Max Frequency | 1.2 GHz | 2000 MHz |
| Max Resolution HDMI | 4096x2160 @ 30Hz | 8K @ 60Hz |
| Max Resolution DP | 4096x2304 @ 60Hz | 4K @ 60Hz |
| 4K Support | Yes | Yes |
Power & I/O
| Socket | FC-LGA1200 | LGA 1851 (FCLGA1851) |
| PCIe Version | 3.0 | PCIe 5.0/4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 24 |
| Base TDP (PL1) | 125W | 65W |
| Max Turbo Power (PL2) | - | 182 W |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | 105°C |
| Instruction Set | x86-64 | x86-64 |