Ultra 7 165H vs i7-14700K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-14700K
2023
20 cores / 28 threads, 125 Watt
34.50
+106%
Core Ultra 7 165H
2023
16 cores / 22 threads, 28 Watt
16.76

i7-14700K outperforms Ultra 7 165H by a whopping 106% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-14700K and Core Ultra 7 165H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking103380
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation100.00no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Meteor Lake-H
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake (2023)Meteor Lake-H (2023)
Release date17 October 2023 (less than a year ago)14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$319no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-14700K and Core Ultra 7 165H 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 cores20 (Icosa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads2822
Base clock speed3.4 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed5.6 GHz5 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache28 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache33 MB24 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 4 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C110 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-14700K and Core Ultra 7 165H 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
SocketFCLGA1700FCBGA2049
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-14700K and Core Ultra 7 165H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
StatusLaunchedLaunched
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT

Security technologies

Core i7-14700K and Core Ultra 7 165H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-14700K and Core Ultra 7 165H are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-14700K and Core Ultra 7 165H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5
Maximum memory size192 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth89.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770Intel® Arc™ graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.6 GHz2.3 GHz
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-14700K and Core Ultra 7 165H integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-14700K and Core Ultra 7 165H integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-14700K and Core Ultra 7 165H integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.2
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-14700K and Core Ultra 7 165H.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes168
PCI supportno data5.0 and 4.0

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.

i7-14700K 34.50
+106%
Ultra 7 165H 16.76

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.

i7-14700K 53363
+106%
Ultra 7 165H 25927

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i7-14700K 5459
+107%
Ultra 7 165H 2642

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i7-14700K 314
+22.2%
Ultra 7 165H 257

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 34.50 16.76
Recency 17 October 2023 14 December 2023
Physical cores 20 16
Threads 28 22
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 28 Watt

i7-14700K has a 105.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 25% more physical cores and 27.3% more threads.

Ultra 7 165H, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 month, and 346.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-14700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 7 165H in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-14700K is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 7 165H is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-14700K and Core Ultra 7 165H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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