Intel Core i5-14400F vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
64.4Single-core87.2
48.5Multi-core88.5
50.9Gamingspec-based65.7
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14400F16 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K wins this desktop processor face-off, 82.4 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+40) and single-core (+23). Intel Core i5-14400F 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 i5-14400F
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $196 vs $394
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
- Stronger single-core score: 87 vs 64
- Stronger multi-core score: 89 vs 49
- 279% higher L2 cache: 36 MB vs 10 MB
- 200% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 4
- 130% higher PassMark: 58,569 vs 25,421
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14400F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 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 i5-14400F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4.7 GHz | 5.5 GHz+17% |
| L2 cache | 10 MB | 36 MB+279% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 30 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14400F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14400F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14400F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14400F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,092Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 20,019Top 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,794Top 41% | 2,267+26%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,858Top 40% | 35,905+126%Top 10% |
| PassMark | 25,421Bottom 48% | 58,569+130%Top 9% |
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