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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-4430S vs Core Ultra 7 265KF

The Core i5-4430S is much slower than the Core Ultra 7 265KF on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 161% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 11 years and 7 months newer
Available for $298.49

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Resolution

Quality

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Valorant2020

Core i5-4430S

555FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

803FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

195FPS

225FPS

452FPS

755FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-4430S

165FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

422FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-4430S

516FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

576FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-4430S

324FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

320FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-4430S

175FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

310FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-4430S

584FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

842FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i5-4430S

17%

Core Ultra 7 265KF

72%

Core Ultra 7 265KF ranks 55 points higher.

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Core i5-4430S

Core Ultra 7 265KF

Core Ultra 7 265KF has 16 more cores.

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Core i5-4430S

Core Ultra 7 265KF

Core Ultra 7 265KF has 16 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-4430S

6 MB

Core Ultra 7 265KF

30 MB

Core Ultra 7 265KF has 24 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4430S

2.7 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265KF

3.9 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265KF has a 44% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-4430S

3.2 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265KF

5.5 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265KF boosts 72% higher.

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Core i5-4430S

65W

Core Ultra 7 265KF

125W

Core i5-4430S draws 60W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-4430S

Core Ultra 7 265KF

$298.49

Core i5-4430SCore Ultra 7 265KF

LGA1150

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LGA1851

Haswell

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Arrow Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 4600

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No Integrated Graphics

DDR3

RAMhelp

6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-4430S or Core Ultra 7 265KF?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265KF. It's 324% faster than the Core i5-4430S on average across 100+ games, scoring 72/100 vs 17/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 7 265KF than Core i5-4430S?expand_more

324% 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 i5-4430S or Core Ultra 7 265KF?expand_more

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

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

It scores 72/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-4430S and Core Ultra 7 265KF?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-4430S scores 17/100, Core Ultra 7 265KF scores 72/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-4430S or Core Ultra 7 265KF 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 i5-4430S or Core Ultra 7 265KF?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265KF is the stronger pick at 72/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.