Intel Core i5-9600K vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
36Single-core90.1
29.8Multi-core91.3
31Gamingspec-based65.7
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9600K17 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 84.5 to 32, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+62) and single-core (+54). Intel Core i5-9600K 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 i5-9600K
- 24% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 125 W
- Lower launch price: $262 vs $379
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
- Stronger single-core score: 90 vs 36
- Stronger multi-core score: 91 vs 30
- 2300% higher L2 cache: 36 MB vs 2 MB
- 422% higher PassMark: 58,454 vs 11,200
- 350% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 22,483 vs 5,000
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 95 W+24% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 119 W | 250 W+110% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 20+233% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 6 | 20+233% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.9 GHz+5% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.5 GHz+20% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 36 MB+2300% |
| L3 cache | 9 MB | 30 MB+233% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9600K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,580Bottom 38% | 3,235+105%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,000Bottom 21% | 22,483+350%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,200Bottom 24% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 6,700Bottom 21% | — |
| PassMark | 11,200Bottom 17% | 58,454+422%Top 10% |
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