Ultra 7 265KF vs i5-14400F

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-14400F
2024
10 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
16.23
Core Ultra 7 265KF
2024
20 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
36.96
+128%

Core Ultra 7 265KF outperforms Core i5-14400F by a whopping 128% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-14400F and Core Ultra 7 265KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking41391
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation60.3497.37
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency23.6327.98
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-R (2023−2024)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$196$379

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 7 265KF has 61% better value for money than i5-14400F.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-14400F and Core Ultra 7 265KF basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores10 (Deca-Core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads1620
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz5.5 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm3 nm
Die size215 mm2243 mm2
Number of transistorsno data17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-14400F and Core Ultra 7 265KF compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
Socket17001851
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-14400F and Core Ultra 7 265KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX++

Security technologies

Core i5-14400F and Core Ultra 7 265KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-14400F and Core Ultra 7 265KF are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-14400F and Core Ultra 7 265KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-14400F and Core Ultra 7 265KF.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes1620

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-14400F 16.23
Ultra 7 265KF 36.96
+128%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-14400F 25784
Ultra 7 265KF 58717
+128%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.23 36.96
Recency 8 January 2024 24 October 2024
Physical cores 10 20
Threads 16 20
Chip lithography 10 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 125 Watt

i5-14400F has 92.3% lower power consumption.

Ultra 7 265KF, on the other hand, has a 127.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 months, 100% more physical cores and 25% more threads, and a 233.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 7 265KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-14400F in performance tests.


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