Intel Core i7-14700KF vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
81.7Single-core90.1
82.8Multi-core91.3
68.6Gamingspec-based65.7
4 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700KF9 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 84.5 to 78.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+9) and single-core (+8). Intel Core i7-14700KF 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 i7-14700KF
- 40% higher threads: 28 vs 20
- 10% higher L3 cache: 33 MB vs 30 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
- Stronger single-core score: 90 vs 82
- Stronger multi-core score: 91 vs 83
- 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
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 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 i7-14700KF | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20 | 20 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 12 |
| Threads | 28+40% | 20 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.9 GHz+15% |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+2% | 5.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 28 MB | 36 MB+29% |
| L3 cache | 33 MB+10% | 30 MB |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,922Top 23% | 3,235+11%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,147Top 17% | 22,483+17%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,160Top 14% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 33,441Top 12% | — |
| PassMark | 51,926Top 15% | 58,454+13%Top 10% |
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