intel
Brand16/24
Cores/Threads3.2GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPIntel Core i9-12900K
intel
Brand20/20
Cores/Threads2.4GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core Ultra 7 265
Intel Core i9-12900K
Intel Core i9-12900K
$599 • Nov 2021
Intel Core Ultra 7 265
$394 • Jan 2025
Intel Core Ultra 7 265
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i9-12900K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 20 |
| Threads | 24 | 20 |
| Hybrid Cores | P-Cores: 8, E-Cores: 8 | P-Cores: 8, E-Cores: 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 32 X | 24 X |
| TDP | 125 W | 65 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 80 KB | 192 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.25 MB | 3.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 30.00 MB | 30.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 770 | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 32EU |
| Architecture | Core i9 (Alder Lake-S) | Ultra 7 (Arrow Lake) |
| Process Size | 10nm | 3nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1700 | intel socket 1851 |
| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |
| Die Size | 215 mm² | 243 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 5, 20 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | 17800 million |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | 105°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
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Intel Core Ultra 7 265
Multi Core Performance
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Intel Core Ultra 7 265
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i9-12900K
Intel Core Ultra 7 265
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i9-12900K
Intel Core Ultra 7 265
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i9-12900K
Intel Core Ultra 7 265
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
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Intel Core Ultra 7 265
Comparison in Games (2 benchmarks)
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Call of Duty Black Ops 6
It's a Tie!
Based on 2 benchmarks across 2 games
Intel Core i9-12900K
INTEL • 16/24 • 3.2GHz
Intel Core Ultra 7 265
INTEL • 20/20 • 2.4GHz
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