Which is better, Intel Core i9-12900K or Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF?

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF wins in 4 out of 5 comparable specs against the Intel Core i9-12900K.

Core i9-12900K vs Core Ultra 7 265KF

Intel

Core i9-12900K

Intel

Core Ultra 7 265KF

Specifications

Spec	Core i9-12900K	Core Ultra 7 265KF
Performance
Total Cores	16	20+20%
Threads	24+20%	20
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz	5.5 GHz+5%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	3.9 GHz+18%
Cache
L3 Cache	30 MB	30 MB
Platform
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1851
Architecture	Alder Lake	Arrow Lake
Max Memory	128 GB	256 GB+50%
Power
TDP	125W	125W
Features
Cooler Included	No	No
Integrated Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics 770	None

Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF wins in 4 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Max Memory (100% better). The Core i9-12900K wins in 1 specs, with its biggest advantage in Threads (20% better).

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Core i9-12900K

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