Intel Core i7-13700K vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
79.1Single-core90.1
76.9Multi-core91.3
65Gamingspec-based65.7
2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700K12 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 84.5 to 74.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+14) and single-core (+11). Intel Core i7-13700K 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 i7-13700K
- 20% higher threads: 24 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
- Stronger single-core score: 90 vs 79
- Stronger multi-core score: 91 vs 77
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 50% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 8
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 253 W+1% | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 20+25% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Threads | 24+20% | 20 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.9 GHz+15% |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.5 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 24 MB | 36 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| 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 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,850Top 28% | 3,235+14%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,200Top 20% | 22,483+24%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,100Top 20% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 30,300Top 16% | — |
| PassMark | 46,500Top 21% | 58,454+26%Top 10% |
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