Core i7-14700KF against Core Ultra 7 265K
Level on the overall index; the details below decide it. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Core i7-14700KF leads in games by 9%.
- Core i7-14700KF and Core Ultra 7 265K are level on multi-core.
- The Core Ultra 7 265K is 8% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Core Ultra 7 265K typically costs $61 less.
- Per dollar, the Core Ultra 7 265K is the better buy: 29.2 points per $100 against 24.1.
Head to head
| Measure | Core i7-14700KF | Core Ultra 7 265K | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 83 | 83 | level |
| Gaming | 76 | 70 | 6 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 86 | 85 | 1 ptsleft |
| Single-core | 90 | 97 | 7 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 24.1 | 29.2 | 21%right |
| Typical price | $345 | $284 | $61right |
| Cores | 20 | 20 | level |
| Threads | 28 | 20 | 40%left |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz | 5.5 GHz | 2%left |
| Turbo power | 253 W | 250 W | 1%right |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core Ultra 7 265K | 87 vs 91 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core Ultra 7 265K | 87 vs 89 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming | Core i7-14700KF | 80 vs 77 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Core i7-14700KF | 79 vs 76 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| 3D & rendering | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming & streaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| AI & local models | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
Specifications
| Spec | Core i7-14700KF | Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Raptor Lake Refresh | Arrow Lake |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Cores / threads | 20 / 28 | 20 / 28 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 125 / 253 W | 125 / 253 W |
| Memory | DDR4 or DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | No | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $345 | $284 |