Intel Core i7-14700 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
81Single-core85.1
75.9Multi-core77.9
67.3Gamingspec-based64.4
5 spec wins — Intel Core i7-147009 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i7-14700 scores 75.3 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 i7-14700
- 40% higher threads: 28 vs 20
- 20% higher Max turbo power: 219 W vs 182 W
- 10% higher L3 cache: 33 MB vs 30 MB
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
- Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 81
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
- 29% higher L2 cache: 36 MB vs 28 MB
- 23% higher PassMark: 49,468 vs 40,198
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 219 W+20% | 182 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20 | 20 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 12 |
| Threads | 28+40% | 20 |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.4 GHz+14% |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+2% | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 28 MB | 36 MB+29% |
| L3 cache | 33 MB+10% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,920Top 25% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,800Top 23% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,130Top 18% | 2,186+3%Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 32,500Top 13% | — |
| PassMark | 40,198Top 24% | 49,468+23%Top 18% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,233Top 28% | 4,757+12%Top 7% |
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