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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-12490F vs Core Ultra 7 265

The Core i5-12490F is slightly slower than the Core Ultra 7 265 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 11% faster on average across 100+ games
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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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League of Legends2009

326FPS

366FPS

663FPS

703FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-12490F

696FPS

Core Ultra 7 265

740FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-12490F

244FPS

Core Ultra 7 265

270FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-12490F

217FPS

Core Ultra 7 265

221FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-12490F

332FPS

Core Ultra 7 265

329FPS

Rocket League2015

Core i5-12490F

1001FPS

Core Ultra 7 265

1037FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-12490F

547FPS

Core Ultra 7 265

559FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i5-12490F

52%

Core Ultra 7 265

60%

Core Ultra 7 265 ranks 8 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-12490F

Core Ultra 7 265

Core Ultra 7 265 has 14 more cores.

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Core i5-12490F

Core Ultra 7 265

Core Ultra 7 265 has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-12490F

20 MB

Core Ultra 7 265

30 MB

Core Ultra 7 265 has 10 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-12490F

3 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265

2.4 GHz

Core i5-12490F has a 25% higher base clock.

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Core i5-12490F

4.6 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265

5.3 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265 boosts 15% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-12490F

65W

Core Ultra 7 265

65W

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Core i5-12490F

Core Ultra 7 265

$374.99

Core i5-12490FCore Ultra 7 265

LGA1700

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LGA1851

Alder Lake-S

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Arrow Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 32EU

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-12490F or Core Ultra 7 265?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265. It's 15% faster than the Core i5-12490F on average across 100+ games, scoring 60/100 vs 52/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 7 265 than Core i5-12490F?expand_more

15% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-12490F or Core Ultra 7 265?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 7 265 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 60/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-12490F and Core Ultra 7 265?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-12490F scores 52/100, Core Ultra 7 265 scores 60/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-12490F or Core Ultra 7 265 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-12490F or Core Ultra 7 265?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265 is the stronger pick at 60/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.