Core Ultra 7 265K vs Core Ultra 7 265KF: which is better

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (desktop, 2024) against Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF (desktop, 2024): benchmarks, games, specs and current prices.

Key differences

Core Ultra 7 265K is 0% faster in multi-threaded work (PassMark 58,570 vs 58,447).
Core Ultra 7 265KF is $17 cheaper ($322 vs $339).
Core Ultra 7 265KF gives 5% more performance per dollar.
Both use socket LGA1851 and fit the same motherboards (with a suitable BIOS).

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	Core Ultra 7 265K	Core Ultra 7 265KF
Overall score	81.3	81.1
PassMark CPU Mark	58,570	58,447
Single-thread rating	4,929	4,925
Games, 1080p, % of the best	70.3%	no data
US price	from $339	from $322
Cores	20 (8P + 12E)	20 (8P + 12E)
Threads	20	20
Base clock	3.9 GHz	3.9 GHz
Max boost	5.5 GHz	5.5 GHz
L3 cache	30 MB	30 MB
TDP	125 W	125 W
Max power	250 W	250 W
Memory	DDR5	DDR5
Memory speed	6400 MT/s	6400 MT/s
PCI Express	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Socket	LGA1851	LGA1851
Process	3 nm (TSMC N3B)	3 nm (TSMC N3B)
Architecture	Arrow Lake	Arrow Lake
Series	Core Ultra 200S	Core Ultra 200S
Release year	2024	2024
Integrated graphics	Intel Graphics (4 Xe)	none

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