Intel Core i9-14900 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265
84.7Single-core88.4
74.9Multi-core78.2
71.9Gamingspec-based64.4
6 spec wins — Intel Core i9-149008 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i9-14900 scores 77.1 against 77.8 for Intel Core Ultra 7 265. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core Ultra 7 265 edges ahead in single-core and multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900
- 60% higher threads: 32 vs 20
- 33% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 12
- 20% higher Max turbo power: 219 W vs 182 W
- 20% higher cores: 24 vs 20
- 20% higher L3 cache: 36 MB vs 30 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265
- Stronger single-core score: 88 vs 85
- Stronger multi-core score: 78 vs 75
- 57% lower process: 3 nm vs 7 nm
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
- 20% higher Base clock: 2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz
- Lower launch price: $384 vs $549
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 7 nm | 3 nm+57% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 219 W+20% | 182 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | — | No |
| Cooler included | — | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24+20% | 20 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 16+33% | 12 |
| Threads | 32+60% | 20 |
| Base clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+20% |
| 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 i9-14900 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,650 MHz | 1,950 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,022Top 18% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,962Top 29% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,212Top 12% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 31,070Top 16% | — |
| PassMark | 44,540Top 17% | 49,685+12%Top 14% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,323Top 18% | 4,697+9%Top 8% |
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