Intel Core Ultra 7 265F vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
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We compared two CPUs: the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F features 20 cores and 20 threads with a maximum clock speed of 5.3 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus has 18 cores and 18 threads with a maximum clock speed of 5.3 GHz. Let's see which CPU performs better in terms of benchmarks and specifications.
Key Advantages
Top Reasons to Choose the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
- Lower power consumption (65W vs 125W)
- 11% more cores (20 cores vs 18 cores)
Top Reasons to Choose the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
- 13% higher memory bandwidth (115.2 GB/s vs 102.4 GB/s)
- Released about 1 year and 3 months later
- Unlocked multiplier for overclocking
Overall Score
| Single-Core Score |
94
|
92
|
| Multi-Core Score |
88
|
91
|
| Total Score |
91
|
91
|
Geekbench 6 Score
Single-Core
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F +0%
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
3,168
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
3,159
Multi-Core
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus +0%
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
21,445
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
21,498
| Single-Core | 3,168 | 3,159 |
| Multi-Core | 21,445 | 21,498 |
Cinebench R23 Score
Single-Core
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus +40%
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
2,301
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
3,231
Multi-Core
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F +69%
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
35,610
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
21,073
| Single-Core | 2,301 | 3,231 |
| Multi-Core | 35,610 | 21,073 |
General Info
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Launch Date | December 2024 | March 2026 |
| Generation | 15th Generation | Series 2 |
| Codename | Arrow Lake | Arrow Lake |
| Type | Desktop Processor | Desktop Processor |
| Class | High-end | Mid-range |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No | Yes |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake | - |
| Lithography | 3nm | 3 nm |
CPU
| Total Cores | 20 | 18 |
| Total Threads | 20 | 18 |
| Performance Cores | 8 | 6 |
| Performance Threads | 8 | 6 |
| Efficient Cores | 12 | 12 |
| Efficient Threads | 12 | 12 |
| P-Core Base Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| P-Core Max Turbo Frequency | 5.3 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| E-Core Base Frequency | 1.8 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| E-Core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| L1 Cache | 112 KB per core | - |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB | 30MB |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (Intel Smart Cache) | 30MB (Shared) |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max Memory Size | 192 GB | 256 GB |
| Max Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s | 115.2 GB/s |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | yes | Yes |
GPU
| Integrated GPU | Intel Arc iGPU | Intel Arc iGPU |
| GPU Base Frequency | 300 MHz | 300 MHz |
| GPU Max Frequency | 2000 MHz | 2.0 GHz |
| Max Resolution HDMI | 8K @ 60Hz | 4k @ 60Hz, 8k @ 60Hz |
| Max Resolution DP | 4K @ 60Hz | 8k @ 60Hz |
| 4K Support | Yes | Yes |
CPU Technologies
| Virtualization | - | Supported |
| Multithreading (SMT) | - | Supported |
| AES Encryption | - | Supported |
| AVX / AVX2 | - | Supported |
Power & I/O
| Socket | LGA 1851 (FCLGA1851) | FCLGA1851 |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 5.0 | 5.0, 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 24 |
| Base TDP (PL1) | 65W | 125W |
| Max Turbo Power (PL2) | 182 W | 159W |
| Max Temperature | 105°C | 105°C |
| Instruction Set | x86-64 | x86-64 |