The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 wins in 12 out of 16 comparable specs, with 1 tie. Its biggest advantage is L2 Cache (279% better).
Core i5-12600K wins in 3 specs (Base Clock: 54% better).
Recommendation
Choose Core Ultra 7 265 if you want the best overall performance — especially l2 cache.
Choose Core i5-12600K if base clock matters more to you.
