Intel Core i7-12700F vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
69.9Single-core87.2
50.4Multi-core88.5
57.5Gamingspec-based65.7
2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700F15 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K wins this desktop processor face-off, 82.4 to 58, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+38) and single-core (+17). Intel Core i7-12700F 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 i7-12700F
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $345 vs $394
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
- Stronger single-core score: 87 vs 70
- Stronger multi-core score: 89 vs 50
- 200% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 4
- 200% higher L2 cache: 36 MB vs 12 MB
- 135% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 35,905 vs 15,291
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 180 W | 250 W+39% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 20+67% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 12+200% |
| Threads | 20 | 20 |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.9 GHz+86% |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.5 GHz+12% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 36 MB+200% |
| L3 cache | 25 MB | 30 MB+20% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,092Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 20,019Top 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,898Top 34% | 2,267+19%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,291Top 45% | 35,905+135%Top 10% |
| PassMark | 30,148Top 40% | 58,569+94%Top 9% |
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