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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core m5-6Y57 vs Core Ultra 7 265KF

The Core m5-6Y57 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 35% cheaper – $281 vs $273.49

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Up to 183% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 9 years and 3 months newer
Up to 110% better value for money
Up to 35% more expensive – $273.49 vs $281

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Resolution

Quality

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League of Legends2009

Core m5-6Y57

149FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

423FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

192FPS

225FPS

421FPS

755FPS

Valorant2020

Core m5-6Y57

547FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

803FPS

Minecraft2011

Core m5-6Y57

577FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

842FPS

Dota 22013

Core m5-6Y57

172FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

310FPS

Fortnite2017

Core m5-6Y57

325FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

320FPS

World of Tanks2010

Core m5-6Y57

398FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

497FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core m5-6Y57

15%

Core Ultra 7 265KF

71%

Core Ultra 7 265KF ranks 56 points higher.

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Core m5-6Y57

Core Ultra 7 265KF

Core Ultra 7 265KF has 18 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core m5-6Y57

Core Ultra 7 265KF

Core Ultra 7 265KF has 16 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core m5-6Y57

4 MB

Core Ultra 7 265KF

30 MB

Core Ultra 7 265KF has 26 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core m5-6Y57

1.1 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265KF

3.9 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265KF has a 255% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core m5-6Y57

2.8 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265KF

5.5 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265KF boosts 96% higher.

TDPhelp

Core m5-6Y57

Core Ultra 7 265KF

125W

Core m5-6Y57 draws 120W less power.

Pricehelp

Core m5-6Y57

Core Ultra 7 265KF

$273.49

Core m5-6Y57Core Ultra 7 265KF

Intel BGA 1515

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LGA1851

Skylake-Y

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Arrow Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

Intel HD 515

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No Integrated Graphics

1866 MHz (DDR3)

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6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core m5-6Y57 or Core Ultra 7 265KF?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265KF. It's 367% faster than the Core m5-6Y57 on average across 100+ games, scoring 70/100 vs 15/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 7 265KF than Core m5-6Y57?expand_more

367% 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 m5-6Y57 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 70/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core m5-6Y57 and Core Ultra 7 265KF?expand_more

Performance: Core m5-6Y57 scores 15/100, Core Ultra 7 265KF scores 70/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core m5-6Y57 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 m5-6Y57 or Core Ultra 7 265KF?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265KF is the stronger pick at 70/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.