Intel Core i9-14900F vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
83.6Single-core85.1
74.1Multi-core77.9
71.9Gamingspec-based64.4
6 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900F8 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i9-14900F scores 76.4 against 76.7 for Intel Core Ultra 7 265F. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core Ultra 7 265F edges ahead in multi-core and single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900F
- 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 265F
- Stronger multi-core score: 78 vs 74
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
- 20% higher Base clock: 2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- Lower launch price: $369 vs $524
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 219 W+20% | 182 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | — | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-14900F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,186Top 13% |
| PassMark | 46,424Top 15% | 49,468+7%Top 14% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,507Top 13% | 4,757+6%Top 4% |
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