Intel Core i9-9900K vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
40.4Single-core87.2
41.2Multi-core88.5
47.4Gamingspec-based65.7
1 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K18 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K wins this desktop processor face-off, 82.4 to 42.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+47) and single-core (+47). Intel Core i9-9900K 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 i9-9900K
- 24% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 125 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
- Stronger single-core score: 87 vs 40
- Stronger multi-core score: 89 vs 41
- 1700% higher L2 cache: 36 MB vs 2 MB
- 215% higher PassMark: 58,569 vs 18,600
- 190% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 35,905 vs 12,400
- Lower launch price: $394 vs $488
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-9900K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 95 W+24% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 119 W | 250 W+110% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-9900K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 20+150% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz+8% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.5 GHz+10% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 36 MB+1700% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 30 MB+88% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-9900K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-9900K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i9-9900K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-9900K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720Bottom 42% | 3,092+80%Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,800Bottom 45% | 20,019+127%Top 11% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,280Bottom 32% | 2,267+77%Top 6% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,400Bottom 47% | 35,905+190%Top 10% |
| PassMark | 18,600Bottom 32% | 58,569+215%Top 9% |
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