Intel Core i5-13400F vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
62.5Single-core90.1
49.3Multi-core91.3
50.2Gamingspec-based65.7
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400F17 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 84.5 to 53.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+42) and single-core (+28). Intel Core i5-13400F 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 i5-13400F
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $196 vs $379
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
- Stronger single-core score: 90 vs 63
- Stronger multi-core score: 91 vs 49
- 279% higher L2 cache: 36 MB vs 10 MB
- 200% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 4
- 128% higher PassMark: 58,454 vs 25,600
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 148 W | 250 W+69% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 20+100% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 12+200% |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.9 GHz+56% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.5 GHz+20% |
| L2 cache | 10 MB | 36 MB+279% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 30 MB+50% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300Top 42% | 3,235+41%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300Top 43% | 22,483+99%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,800Top 39% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,800Top 41% | — |
| PassMark | 25,600Bottom 49% | 58,454+128%Top 10% |
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