Intel Core i7-13700K vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
81.5Single-core85.1
77.8Multi-core77.9
65Gamingspec-based64.4
5 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700K11 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i7-13700K scores 75.7 against 76.7 for Intel Core Ultra 7 265F. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core Ultra 7 265F edges ahead in single-core and multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-13700K
- 42% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
- 39% higher Max turbo power: 253 W vs 182 W
- 20% higher threads: 24 vs 20
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
- Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 82
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 50% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 8
- 50% higher L2 cache: 36 MB vs 24 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 253 W+39% | 182 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 20+25% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Threads | 24+20% | 20 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz+42% | 2.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+2% | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 24 MB | 36 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,962Top 23% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,249Top 17% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,116Top 20% | 2,186+3%Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 30,745Top 15% | — |
| PassMark | 45,590Top 20% | 49,468+9%Top 18% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,325Top 24% | 4,757+10%Top 7% |
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