Intel Core i7-11700K vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
47.9Single-core90.1
46.8Multi-core91.3
47.4Gamingspec-based65.7
1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K15 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 84.5 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+45) and single-core (+42). Intel Core i7-11700K 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 i7-11700K
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
- Stronger single-core score: 90 vs 48
- Stronger multi-core score: 91 vs 47
- 800% higher L2 cache: 36 MB vs 4 MB
- 150% higher cores: 20 vs 8
- 137% higher PassMark: 58,454 vs 24,700
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 251 W | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 20+150% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz+8% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.5 GHz+10% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 36 MB+800% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 30 MB+88% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | 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 i7-11700K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800Bottom 46% | 3,235+80%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,600Bottom 50% | 22,483+134%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,550Bottom 48% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,000Top 46% | — |
| PassMark | 24,700Bottom 45% | 58,454+137%Top 10% |
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