Intel Core i7-14700 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
81Single-core87.2
79.6Multi-core88.5
67.3Gamingspec-based65.7
4 spec wins — Intel Core i7-1470013 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K wins this desktop processor face-off, 82.4 to 77, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+9) and single-core (+6). Intel Core i7-14700 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 i7-14700
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 40% higher threads: 28 vs 20
- 10% higher L3 cache: 33 MB vs 30 MB
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
- Stronger single-core score: 87 vs 81
- Stronger multi-core score: 89 vs 80
- 86% higher Base clock: 3.9 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 219 W | 250 W+14% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20 | 20 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 12 |
| Threads | 28+40% | 20 |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.9 GHz+86% |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.5 GHz+2% |
| 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 265K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 265K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,920Top 24% | 3,092+6%Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,800Top 21% | 20,019+12%Top 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,130Top 18% | 2,267+6%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 32,500Top 13% | 35,905+10%Top 10% |
| PassMark | 49,000Top 19% | 58,569+20%Top 9% |
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