Intel Core i7-4790K vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
29.7Single-core90.1
27.2Multi-core91.3
26.9Gamingspec-based65.7
3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-4790K15 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 84.5 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+64) and single-core (+60). Intel Core i7-4790K 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 i7-4790K
- 30% lower Base TDP: 88 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $339 vs $379
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
- Stronger single-core score: 90 vs 30
- Stronger multi-core score: 91 vs 27
- 3500% higher L2 cache: 36 MB vs 1 MB
- 700% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 32 GB
- 557% higher PassMark: 58,454 vs 8,900
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 22 nm | 3 nm+86% |
| Base TDP | 88 W+30% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 20+400% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 8 | 20+150% |
| Base clock | 4 GHz+3% | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.5 GHz+25% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 36 MB+3500% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 30 MB+275% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,250 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 256 GB+700% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-4790K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,350Bottom 21% | 3,235+140%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600Bottom 18% | 22,483+389%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,100Bottom 16% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,250Bottom 15% | — |
| PassMark | 8,900Bottom 13% | 58,454+557%Top 10% |
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