Intel Core i7-12700K vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
69.4Single-core87.2
61.5Multi-core88.5
58.1Gamingspec-based65.7
0 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K16 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K wins this desktop processor face-off, 82.4 to 63, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+27) and single-core (+18). Intel Core i7-12700K 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 i7-12700K
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
- Stronger single-core score: 87 vs 69
- Stronger multi-core score: 89 vs 62
- 200% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 4
- 200% higher L2 cache: 36 MB vs 12 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 190 W | 250 W+32% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 20+67% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 12+200% |
| Threads | 20 | 20 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz+8% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.5 GHz+10% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 36 MB+200% |
| L3 cache | 25 MB | 30 MB+20% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,500 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | 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 i7-12700K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,500Top 39% | 3,092+24%Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,300Top 36% | 20,019+40%Top 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,950Top 28% | 2,267+16%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 22,400Top 26% | 35,905+60%Top 10% |
| PassMark | 34,500Top 34% | 58,569+70%Top 9% |
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