Intel Core Ultra 7 265K vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
87.2Single-core90.1
88.5Multi-core91.3
65.7Gamingspec-based65.7
1 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265K2 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 84.5 to 82.4, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+3) and multi-core (+3). Intel Core Ultra 7 265K 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 265K
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 22,483 vs 20,019
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 250 W | 250 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20 | 20 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 12 |
| Threads | 20 | 20 |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,000 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | 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 265K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,092Top 14% | 3,235+5%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,019Top 11% | 22,483+12%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,267Top 6% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 35,905Top 10% | — |
| PassMark | 58,569Top 9% | 58,454Top 10% |
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