Intel Core i9-13900KF vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
85.5Single-core87.2
87.9Multi-core88.5
71.9Gamingspec-based65.7
6 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900KF8 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i9-13900KF scores 83.2 against 82.4 for Intel Core Ultra 7 265K. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-13900KF
- 60% higher threads: 32 vs 20
- 33% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 12
- 20% higher cores: 24 vs 20
- 20% higher L3 cache: 36 MB vs 30 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
- 30% higher Base clock: 3.9 GHz vs 3 GHz
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- 13% higher L2 cache: 36 MB vs 32 MB
- Lower launch price: $394 vs $564
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900KF | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 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 i9-13900KF | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24+20% | 20 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 16+33% | 12 |
| Threads | 32+60% | 20 |
| Base clock | 3 GHz | 3.9 GHz+30% |
| Boost clock | 5.8 GHz+5% | 5.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 32 MB | 36 MB+13% |
| L3 cache | 36 MB+20% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900KF | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900KF | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900KF | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900KF | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,092Top 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 20,019Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,267Top 5% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 35,905Top 11% |
| PassMark | 57,408Top 10% | 58,569+2%Top 7% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,580Top 11% | 4,928+8%Top 2% |
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