CPU head-to-head · curated specs + live pool data
Core Ultra 7 265KVSCore i9-14900K
The reasonable Arrow Lake pick. Strong at multi-thread, mid-pack at games.
Full breakdown →Fast when it works — but overshadowed by 13th/14th gen instability history.
Full breakdown →Specifications
| Core Ultra 7 265K | Core i9-14900K | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores/Threads | 8P + 12E / 20T | 8P + 16E / 32T |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz P-core | 3.2 GHz P-core |
| Boost | 5.5 GHz | 6.0 GHz |
| Cache (L3) | 30 MB | 36 MB |
| TDP | 125 W | 125 W (253 W max) |
| Socket | LGA 1851 | LGA 1700 |
Live benchmark data
No verified runs for either part yet. Own one of these? Run the benchmark and put it on the map.
Verdict — Core Ultra 7 265K
Fine chip that suffers by comparison. If you're not on Intel already, AM5 offers better options at the same tier.
Verdict — Core i9-14900K
Powerful but marked by 2024's Raptor Lake degradation drama. If you own one, make sure your BIOS has the microcode patches. For new builds, look elsewhere.