In The Callisto Protocol, the Core i7-12700KF is slightly slower than the Core Ultra 7 265. However, it's a better value for money, as it's $124 cheaper!
Core i7-12700KF
- Up to 35% cheaper – $224.99 vs $348.52
- Up to 35% cheaper
- Up to 30% better value in The Callisto Protocol – $1.45 vs $2.08/FPS
- Up to 30% better value in The Callisto Protocol
Core Ultra 7 265
- Up to 8% faster in The Callisto Protocol – 167 vs 155 FPS
- Up to 8% faster in The Callisto Protocol
- Is 3 years and 2 months newer – Jan 07, 2025 vs Nov 04, 2021
- Is 3 years and 2 months newer
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Consumes up to 48% less energy
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
The Callisto Protocol FPS Calculator
Core i7-12700KF vs Core Ultra 7 265: Comparison of performance and price
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
155 FPS
93%
Min 1% FPS
113 FPS
93%
Price, $
$224.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.45/FPS
100%
Core Ultra 7 265
Jan 7th, 2025
Average FPS
167 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
122 FPS
100%
Price, $
$348.52
64%
Value, $/FPS
$2.08/FPS
70%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700KF vs Core Ultra 7 265 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700KF vs Core Ultra 7 265 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
60%
L3 Cache
25 MB
83%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
94%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
75%
Core Ultra 7 265
Jan 7th, 2025
Cores
20-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
67%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
6400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i7-12700KF Nov 4th, 2021 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core Ultra 7 265 Jan 7th, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Released | Jan 7th, 2025 |
$384.00 | MSRP | $394.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1700 | Socket | LGA1851 |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) | RAM | 6400 MHz (DDR5) |
| No Integrated Graphics | Integrated GPU | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 32EU |
Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |























































































































































