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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 7 265KF vs Core i7-14700K

The Core Ultra 7 265KF is slightly faster than the Core i7-14700K on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $323.01 cheaper!

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CPU

$276.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 3% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year newer
Up to 8% cheaper – $276.99 vs $600.00
Up to 11% better value for money

CPU

$600.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 8% more expensive – $600.00 vs $276.99

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 Ultra 7 265KF

423FPS

Core i7-14700K

408FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core Ultra 7 265KF

225FPS

Core i7-14700K

224FPS

Elden Ring2022

Core Ultra 7 265KF

180FPS

Core i7-14700K

178FPS

Fortnite2017

320FPS

323FPS

756FPS

743FPS

Destiny 22017

Core Ultra 7 265KF

588FPS

Core i7-14700K

590FPS

Minecraft2011

Core Ultra 7 265KF

842FPS

Core i7-14700K

825FPS

Valorant2020

Core Ultra 7 265KF

804FPS

Core i7-14700K

787FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 7 265KF

71%

Core i7-14700K

68%

Core Ultra 7 265KF ranks 3 points higher.

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Threadshelp

Core i7-14700K has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 7 265KF

30 MB

Core i7-14700K

33 MB

Core i7-14700K has 3 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 7 265KF

3.9 GHz

Core i7-14700K

3.4 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265KF has a 15% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 7 265KF

5.5 GHz

Core i7-14700K

5.6 GHz

Core i7-14700K boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 7 265KF

125W

Core i7-14700K

125W

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 7 265KF

$276.99

Core i7-14700K

$600.00

Core Ultra 7 265KF is $323.01 cheaper.

Core Ultra 7 265KFCore i7-14700K

LGA1851

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LGA1700

Arrow Lake-S

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Raptor Lake-R

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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UHD Graphics 770

6400 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 7 265KF or Core i7-14700K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265KF. It's 4% faster than the Core i7-14700K on average across 100+ games, scoring 71/100 vs 68/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 7 265KF than Core i7-14700K?expand_more

4% 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 Ultra 7 265KF or Core i7-14700K?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 71/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core Ultra 7 265KF and Core i7-14700K?expand_more

Performance: Core Ultra 7 265KF scores 71/100, Core i7-14700K scores 68/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core Ultra 7 265KF or Core i7-14700K 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 Ultra 7 265KF or Core i7-14700K?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265KF is the stronger pick at 71/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.