The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 wins in 10 out of 14 comparable specs, with 1 tie. Its biggest advantage is L2 Cache (2300% better).
Core i5-9400F wins in 3 specs (Max Turbo Power: 64% better).
Recommendation
Choose Core Ultra 7 265 if you want the best overall performance — especially l2 cache.
Choose Core i5-9400F if max turbo power matters more to you.
