Core i7-13700K against Core Ultra 7 265K
Core Ultra 7 265K leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Core i7-13700K leads in games by 9%.
- The Core Ultra 7 265K has 12% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core Ultra 7 265K is 11% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Core Ultra 7 265K typically costs $45 less.
- Per dollar, the Core Ultra 7 265K is the better buy: 29.2 points per $100 against 24.
Head to head
| Measure | Core i7-13700K | Core Ultra 7 265K | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 79 | 83 | 4 ptsright |
| Gaming | 76 | 70 | 6 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 76 | 85 | 9 ptsright |
| Single-core | 87 | 97 | 10 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 24 | 29.2 | 22%right |
| Typical price | $329 | $284 | $45right |
| Cores | 16 | 20 | 25%right |
| Threads | 24 | 20 | 20%left |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.5 GHz | 2%right |
| Turbo power | 253 W | 250 W | 1%right |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core Ultra 7 265K | 83 vs 91 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core Ultra 7 265K | 81 vs 89 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Heavy gaming | Core i7-13700K | 78 vs 76 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core Ultra 7 265K | 79 vs 85 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core Ultra 7 265K | 78 vs 86 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core Ultra 7 265K | 78 vs 81 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core Ultra 7 265K | 79 vs 87 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Core i7-13700K | Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Arrow Lake |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Cores / threads | 16 / 24 | 20 / 20 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 125 / 253 W | 125 / 253 W |
| Memory | DDR4 or DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $329 | $284 |