Intel Core i9-13900K vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265
86.2Single-core88.4
90.2Multi-core78.2
71.9Gamingspec-based64.4
9 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900K8 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-13900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 84.4 to 77.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+12). Intel Core Ultra 7 265 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 i9-13900K
- Stronger multi-core score: 90 vs 78
- 60% higher threads: 32 vs 20
- 39% higher Max turbo power: 253 W vs 182 W
- 33% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 12
- 25% higher Base clock: 3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- 13% higher L2 cache: 36 MB vs 32 MB
- Lower launch price: $384 vs $589
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 253 W+39% | 182 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24+20% | 20 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 16+33% | 12 |
| Threads | 32+60% | 20 |
| Base clock | 3 GHz+25% | 2.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.8 GHz+9% | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 32 MB | 36 MB+13% |
| L3 cache | 36 MB+20% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,650 MHz | 1,950 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,070Top 16% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,800Top 11% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,238Top 8% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 37,310Top 11% | — |
| PassMark | 58,051+17%Top 9% | 49,685Top 14% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,595Top 11% | 4,697+2%Top 8% |
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