Core Ultra 7 265K vs Core i7-14700K: CPU comparison

Performance score

Core Ultra 7 265K 2024, $394 · 20/20 cores/threads, 125 W

79.26 +9%

Core i7-14700K 2023, $409 · 20/28 cores/threads, 125 W

72.52

Core i5-10400F Core i3-12100F Core i5-12400F Ryzen 7 7800X3D Ryzen 7 9800X3D Core i9-14900K Ryzen 9 9950X

By our estimate, Core Ultra 7 265K beats Core i7-14700K by 9%.

Different sockets (LGA1851 and LGA1700) — switching between them needs a different motherboard.

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

Core Ultra 7 265K

478+8 %

faster than 94% of tested · runs: 279

Core i7-14700K

442

faster than 94% of tested · runs: 106

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Overview

	Core Ultra 7 265K	Core i7-14700K
Score (0–100)	79.26	72.52
Ranking position	10	15
Price/performance (0–100)	72.19	63.63
Power efficiency (0–100)	33.14	30.32
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Architecture	Arrow Lake	Raptor Lake
Release date	2024-10-24	2023-10-17
Launch price	$394	$409

Specifications

	Core Ultra 7 265K	Core i7-14700K
Cores	20	20
Threads	20	28
P + E cores	8 + 12	8 + 12
Base clock	3.9 GHz	3.4 GHz
Boost clock	5.5 GHz	5.6 GHz
L2 cache	36 MB	28 MB
L3 cache	30 MB	33 MB
Process node	3 nm	Intel 7
Unlocked multiplier	yes	yes
Integrated graphics	Intel Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 770
NPU (AI accelerator)	no	no

Compatibility

	Core Ultra 7 265K	Core i7-14700K
Socket	LGA1851	LGA1700
TDP	125 W	125 W
Max temperature	105 °C	100 °C

Memory and PCI Express

	Core Ultra 7 265K	Core i7-14700K
Memory type	DDR5-6400	DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Memory channels	2	2
Max memory	256 GB	192 GB
PCI Express version	5.0	5.0
PCIe lanes	24	20

Pros and cons

Core Ultra 7 265K

9% higher overall score
5% faster single core
newer: released in 2024
cheaper at launch: $394 vs $409

Core i7-14700K

more threads: 28 vs 20
bigger L3 cache: 33 MB vs 30 MB

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