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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i9-14900K vs Core Ultra 7 265KF

The Core i9-14900K is same performance as the Core Ultra 7 265KF on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $199.18 more expensive!

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$497.67View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 55% more expensive – $497.67 vs $298.49

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$298.49View CPUAll CPUs

Is 1 year newer
Up to 55% cheaper – $298.49 vs $497.67
Up to 56% better value for money

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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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i9-14900K

225FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

225FPS

Valorant2020

Core i9-14900K

803FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

803FPS

Dota 22013

310FPS

310FPS

755FPS

755FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i9-14900K

422FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

423FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i9-14900K

841FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

842FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i9-14900K

320FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

320FPS

DOOM: The Dark Ages2025

Core i9-14900K

147FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

147FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i9-14900K

72%

Core Ultra 7 265KF

72%

Similar overall gaming performance.

Coreshelp

Core i9-14900K

Core Ultra 7 265KF

Core i9-14900K has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i9-14900K

Core Ultra 7 265KF

Core i9-14900K has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i9-14900K

36 MB

Core Ultra 7 265KF

30 MB

Core i9-14900K has 6 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i9-14900K

3.2 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265KF

3.9 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265KF has a 22% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i9-14900K

6 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265KF

5.5 GHz

Core i9-14900K boosts 9% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i9-14900K

125W

Core Ultra 7 265KF

125W

Pricehelp

Core i9-14900K

$497.67

Core Ultra 7 265KF

$298.49

Core Ultra 7 265KF is $199.18 cheaper.

Core i9-14900KCore Ultra 7 265KF

LGA1700

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LGA1851

Raptor Lake-R

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Arrow Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

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No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

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6400 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-14900K or Core Ultra 7 265KF?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i9-14900K or Core Ultra 7 265KF?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-14900K and Core Ultra 7 265KF?expand_more

Performance: Core i9-14900K scores 72/100, 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 i9-14900K 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 i9-14900K or Core Ultra 7 265KF?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.