Intel Core Ultra 7 265 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
88.4Single-core90.1
78.2Multi-core91.3
64.4Gamingspec-based65.7
3 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 2656 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 84.5 to 77.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+13) and single-core (+2). 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 Ultra 7 265
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
- Stronger multi-core score: 91 vs 78
- 63% higher Base clock: 3.9 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
- 37% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 182 W
- 18% higher PassMark: 58,454 vs 49,685
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 182 W | 250 W+37% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20 | 20 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 12 |
| Threads | 20 | 20 |
| Base clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.9 GHz+63% |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.5 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,950 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,235Top 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 22,483Top 5% |
| PassMark | 49,685Top 14% | 58,454+18%Top 7% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,697Top 8% | 4,925+5%Top 2% |
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