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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-2820QM vs Core Ultra 7 265KF

The Core i7-2820QM 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 304% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 14 years newer
Available for $298.49

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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League of Legends2009

Core i7-2820QM

116FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

423FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-2820QM

183FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

225FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-2820QM

169FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

310FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-2820QM

331FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

320FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-2820QM

538FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

803FPS

Overwatch 22023

528FPS

576FPS

350FPS

755FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i7-2820QM

381FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

392FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i7-2820QM

11%

Core Ultra 7 265KF

72%

Core Ultra 7 265KF ranks 61 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-2820QM

Core Ultra 7 265KF

Core Ultra 7 265KF has 16 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i7-2820QM

Core Ultra 7 265KF

Core Ultra 7 265KF has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-2820QM

8 MB

Core Ultra 7 265KF

30 MB

Core Ultra 7 265KF has 22 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-2820QM

2.3 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265KF

3.9 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265KF has a 70% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-2820QM

3.4 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265KF

5.5 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265KF boosts 62% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-2820QM

45W

Core Ultra 7 265KF

125W

Core i7-2820QM draws 80W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-2820QM

Core Ultra 7 265KF

$298.49

Core i7-2820QMCore Ultra 7 265KF

LGAG2 (988B)

Sockethelp

LGA1851

Sandy Bridge

Codenamehelp

Arrow Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

Intel HD 3000

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No Integrated Graphics

unknown

RAMhelp

6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-2820QM or Core Ultra 7 265KF?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265KF. It's 555% faster than the Core i7-2820QM on average across 100+ games, scoring 72/100 vs 11/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 7 265KF than Core i7-2820QM?expand_more

555% 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 i7-2820QM 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 i7-2820QM and Core Ultra 7 265KF?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-2820QM scores 11/100, 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 i7-2820QM 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 i7-2820QM 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.