Intel Core i9-12900KS VS Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
intel
Brand16/24
Cores/Threads3.4GHz
Base Clock150W
TDPIntel Core i9-12900KS
intel
Brand20/20
Cores/Threads3.9GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPIntel Core Ultra 7 265K
Intel Core i9-12900KS
Intel Core i9-12900KS
N/A • Apr 2022
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
$394 • Oct 2024
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i9-12900KS | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 20 |
| Threads | 24 | 20 |
| Hybrid Cores | P-Cores: 8, E-Cores: 8 | P-Cores: 8, E-Cores: 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 34 X | 39 X |
| TDP | 150 W | 125 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 64EU |
| 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 | 115°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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Multi Core Performance
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Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
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Multi Core Performance
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Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
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Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
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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Comparison in Games
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Intel Core Ultra 7 265K Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KS
INTEL • 16/24 • 3.4GHz
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
INTEL • 20/20 • 3.9GHz
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