Intel Core i7-4770K vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
24.8Single-core87.2
25.7Multi-core88.5
23.8Gamingspec-based65.7
2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4770K18 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K wins this desktop processor face-off, 82.4 to 24.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+63) and single-core (+62). Intel Core i7-4770K 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 i7-4770K
- 33% lower Base TDP: 84 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $339 vs $394
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
- Stronger single-core score: 87 vs 25
- Stronger multi-core score: 89 vs 26
- 3500% higher L2 cache: 36 MB vs 1 MB
- 700% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 32 GB
- 689% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 35,905 vs 4,550
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013 | 2024+1% |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 22 nm | 3 nm+86% |
| Base TDP | 84 W+33% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 20+400% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 8 | 20+150% |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.9 GHz+11% |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 5.5 GHz+41% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 36 MB+3500% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 30 MB+275% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,250 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 256 GB+700% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4770K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,190Bottom 15% | 3,092+160%Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,050Bottom 14% | 20,019+394%Top 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,010Bottom 12% | 2,267+124%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 4,550Bottom 11% | 35,905+689%Top 10% |
| PassMark | 8,000Bottom 11% | 58,569+632%Top 9% |
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