Intel Core i5-11400 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
38.6Single-core90.1
36.5Multi-core91.3
36.7Gamingspec-based65.7
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-1140018 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 84.5 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+55) and single-core (+51). Intel Core i5-11400 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11400
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $182 vs $379
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
- Stronger single-core score: 90 vs 39
- Stronger multi-core score: 91 vs 37
- 1100% higher L2 cache: 36 MB vs 3 MB
- 257% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 22,483 vs 6,300
- 244% higher PassMark: 58,454 vs 17,000
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 154 W | 250 W+62% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 20+233% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz+50% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.5 GHz+25% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 36 MB+1100% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 30 MB+150% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560Bottom 34% | 3,235+107%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,300Bottom 29% | 22,483+257%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,330Bottom 37% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,200Bottom 37% | — |
| PassMark | 17,000Bottom 29% | 58,454+244%Top 10% |
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