Core i7-14700 vs Core Ultra 7 265KF

Intel Core i7-14700 ≈ ₹37,800 today Buy now

Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF ≈ ₹33,900 today · 2024 Buy now

Verdict: Core i7-14700 and Core Ultra 7 265KF are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core Ultra 7 265KF gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs LGA1851 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

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Core i7-14700 Core Ultra 7 265KF

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Why pick Core i7-14700

Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card
60 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 125 W)

Why pick Core Ultra 7 265KF

About ₹3,900 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core i7-14700	Core Ultra 7 265KF
Architecture	Raptor Cove + Gracemont	Lion Cove + Skymont
Code name	Raptor Lake Refresh	Arrow Lake
Process	Intel 7	TSMC N3B
Cores	20	20
P-cores + E-cores	8P + 12E	8P + 12E
Threads	28	20
Boost clock	5.3 GHz	5.5 GHz
Base clock	2.1 GHz	3.9 GHz
L2 cache	28 MB	36 MB
L3 cache	33 MB	30 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	125 W
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1851
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-6400
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Locked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	—	Not included
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 770	—
Released	—	2024-10-24
Price today (≈)	₹37,800	₹33,900

FAQ

Is Core i7-14700 better than Core Ultra 7 265KF?

Core i7-14700 and Core Ultra 7 265KF are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core Ultra 7 265KF gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs LGA1851 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Core i7-14700 or Core Ultra 7 265KF?

Core i7-14700 is rated at 65 W versus 125 W for Core Ultra 7 265KF.

Which is better value, Core i7-14700 or Core Ultra 7 265KF?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core Ultra 7 265KF gives more estimated performance for the money than Core i7-14700. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i7-14700 and Core Ultra 7 265KF use the same motherboard?

No. Core i7-14700 uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Core Ultra 7 265KF uses LGA1851 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.