Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265
75.1Single-core—
65.5Multi-core78.2
57.8Gamingspec-based64.4
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K14 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265
InnoReviews verdict
No overall winner yet: Intel Core Ultra 7 265 lacks the published benchmark results an Inno Score requires, so there is no Inno Score to compare — we don't rank chips on their spec sheet alone. The spec table below still shows every difference we track.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13600K
- 46% higher Base clock: 3.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $319 vs $384
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265
- Stronger multi-core score: 78 vs 66
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 80% higher L2 cache: 36 MB vs 20 MB
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 50% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 8
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 181 W | 182 W+1% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 20+43% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Threads | 20 | 20 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz+46% | 2.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.3 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 20 MB | 36 MB+80% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 30 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,950 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,750Top 31% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,500Top 29% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,000Top 23% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,000Top 24% | — |
| PassMark | 38,300Top 29% | 49,685+30%Top 18% |
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