Intel Core i9-14900K vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
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We compared two CPUs: the Intel Core i9-14900K vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265F. The Intel Core i9-14900K features 24 cores and 32 threads with a maximum clock speed of 6.0 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 i9-14900K is better than Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
- Unlocked multiplier for overclocking
- 13% higher CPU boost clock (6.0 GHz vs 5.3 GHz)
- 20% more cores (24 cores vs 20 cores)
- 20% larger L3 cache (36 MB vs 30 MB)
Why Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is better than Intel Core i9-14900K
- 14% higher memory bandwidth (102.4 GB/s vs 89.6 GB/s)
- Lower power consumption (65W vs 125W)
- 21% higher iGPU frequency (2000 MHz vs 1.65 GHz)
- Released about 1 year later
Performance Scores
Single-Core Score
Intel Core i9-14900K
93
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
94
Multi-Core Score
Intel Core i9-14900K
94
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
88
Total Score
Intel Core i9-14900K
93
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
91
Geekbench 6
Single-Core
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F +2%
Intel Core i9-14900K
3,120
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
3,168
Multi-Core
Intel Core i9-14900K +1%
Intel Core i9-14900K
21,628
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
21,445
| Single-Core | 3,120 | 3,168 |
| Multi-Core | 21,628 | 21,445 |
Cinebench R23
Single-Core
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F +0%
Intel Core i9-14900K
2,298
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
2,301
Multi-Core
Intel Core i9-14900K +14%
Intel Core i9-14900K
40,456
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
35,610
| Single-Core | 2,298 | 2,301 |
| Multi-Core | 40,456 | 35,610 |
Intel Core i9-14900K
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Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
General Info
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Launch Date | Q1 2024 | Q1 2025 |
| Generation | 14th Gen Core | Core Ultra 7 Series 2 |
| Codename | Raptor Lake Refresh | Arrow Lake |
| Type | Desktop Processor | Desktop Processor |
| Class | High-end | High-end |
| Unlocked Multiplier | Yes | No |
| Architecture | Raptor Cove (P-cores) + Gracemont (E-cores) | Arrow Lake |
| Lithography | 10 | 3nm |
CPU
| Total Cores | 24 | 20 |
| Total Threads | 32 | 20 |
| Performance Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance Threads | 16 | 8 |
| Efficient Cores | 16 | 12 |
| Efficient Threads | 16 | 12 |
| P-Core Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| P-Core Max Turbo Frequency | 6.0 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| E-Core Base Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 1.8 GHz |
| E-Core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB per P-core, 64 KB per E-core | 112 KB per core |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB | 36 MB |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB Intel Smart Cache | 30 MB (Intel Smart Cache) |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 (JEDEC) | DDR5-6400 |
| Max Memory Size | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Max Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | No | yes |
GPU
| Integrated GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Arc iGPU |
| GPU Base Frequency | 300 MHz | 300 MHz |
| GPU Max Frequency | 1.65 GHz | 2000 MHz |
| Max Resolution HDMI | 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz | 8K @ 60Hz |
| Max Resolution DP | 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz | 4K @ 60Hz |
| 4K Support | Yes | Yes |
Power & I/O
| Socket | FCLGA1700 | LGA 1851 (FCLGA1851) |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 | PCIe 5.0/4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 24 |
| Base TDP (PL1) | 125W | 65W |
| Max Turbo Power (PL2) | 253 W | 182 W |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | 105°C |
| Instruction Set | x86-64 | x86-64 |