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Intel Core i7-14700K vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
Product A: Intel
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Product B: Intel
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42 of 66 fields differ
- 34 different values
- 8 known for one only
- 16 the same
- 8 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 90 CPUs.
- Max memory speed (official, any module type)A: 5,600MT/sB: 6,400MT/sCore Ultra 7 265K is 800 MT/s higher.
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General
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Series
Model numbers
BX8071514700K, BXC8071514700K, CM80715048207212Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236783/intel-core-i7-processor-14700k-33m-cache-up-to-5-60-ghz/ordering.htmlRead 14 October 2026Ordering codes: BX8071514700K (box, spec code SRN3X), BXC8071514700K (China box, SRN3X) and CM8071504820721 (tray, SRN3X), all stepping B0.
BX80768265K, BXC80768265K, AT807680513A, AT80768064122Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241063/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265k-30m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/ordering.htmlRead 20 October 2026Ordering codes: BX80768265K (box, spec code SRQCW, stepping B0), BXC80768265K (box for China, SRQCW), AT8076806412 (tray, SRQCW) and AT807680513A (tray, spec code Q33K). All are package FCLGA18W, stepping B0. The two box codes are listed under Retired and discontinued.
GTIN / EAN
Announced
Status
Available1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241063/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265k-30m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 20 October 2026Marketing Status: Launched. The tray codes AT807680513A and AT8076806412 are active on the ordering tab. The boxed codes BX80768265K and BXC80768265K sit under Retired and discontinued, because Intel's PCN 917638 of 4 May 2026 ends the boxed 265K. Retailers still list BX80768265K from remaining stock. The chip is stored as available because ARK still lists it as Launched.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/917638/PCN917638-00.pdfRead 20 October 2026Intel PCN 917638 of 4 May 2026, end of life for select boxed Core Ultra 5 and 7 processors. It lists BX80768265K and BXC80768265K. Last order date 3 July 2026 and last shipment date 31 July 2026. It does not cover the tray codes.
Predecessor
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Intel Core i7-14700K15Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-core-ultra-9-285k-cpu-reviewRead 23 October 2026Tom's Hardware says the Core Ultra 7 265K replaces the previous-gen Core i7-14700K.16Reviewstoragereview.com/review/intel-core-ultra-7-265k-revewRead 23 October 2026StorageReview says the Core Ultra 7 265K is the chip the Core i7-14700K effectively replaces.
Successor
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K14Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-core-ultra-9-285k-cpu-reviewRead 23 October 2026Tom's Hardware says the Core Ultra 7 265K replaces the previous-gen Core i7-14700K.15Reviewstoragereview.com/review/intel-core-ultra-7-265k-revewRead 23 October 2026StorageReview says the Core Ultra 7 265K is the chip the Core i7-14700K effectively replaces.
Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
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Segment
Instruction set
Codename
CPU process (as published)
CPU process node
AVX-512
Cores and clocks
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Core configuration
AIntel Core i7-14700K
| Core type | Count | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 8 | 3.4 | 5.5 |
| Efficiency | 12 | 2.5 | 4.3 |
BIntel Core Ultra 7 265K
| Core type | Count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 8 | Lion Cove | 3.9 | 5.4 |
| Efficiency | 12 | Skymont | 3.3 | 4.6 |
Source1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241063/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265k-30m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 20 October 2026Total cores 20: Performance-cores 8, Efficient-cores 12, Low Power Efficient-cores 0. Performance-core base 3.9 GHz and max turbo 5.4 GHz. Efficient-core base 3.3 GHz and max turbo 4.6 GHz. Core names Lion Cove and Skymont come from Intel's Core Ultra 200S launch presentation, which names them for the 200S series.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.intel.com/newsroom/2024/client-computing/Intel-Core-Ultra-200S-Series-Presentation.pdfRead 20 October 2026The launch deck names Lion Cove P-cores and Skymont E-cores for the 200S series. It is a series statement.
Cores
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20
Cores labelled performance
8
8
Cores labelled efficiency
12
12
Threads
Max boost clock
Unlocked for overclocking
Cache
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L2 cache
L3 cache
AMD 3D V-Cache
Power and thermals
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Base power (TDP)
Max turbo power
Configurable power range
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Max operating temperature
Memory
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Memory support
AIntel Core i7-14700K
| Memory type | Module type | Modules | Max speed (MT/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDR5 | UDIMM | 2x1R | 5,600 |
| DDR4 | Not available | Not available | 3,200 |
Source1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236783/intel-core-i7-processor-14700k-33m-cache-up-to-5-60-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026Memory Types: Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s and up to DDR4 3200 MT/s. ARK names no module type, rank or configuration. The DDR5 row comes from Intel's product brief. The DDR4 row has no module type or configuration.4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/docs/processors/core/core-14th-gen-desktop-brief.htmlRead 14 October 2026Footnote: DDR5-5600 MT/s 1DPC UDIMM 1Rx8, 1Rx16, on all Core i7 desktop SKUs. One DIMM per channel in dual channel is two modules, so 2x1R. The text also states continued DDR4 support up to 3200 MT/s.
BIntel Core Ultra 7 265K
| Memory type | Module type | Modules | Max speed (MT/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDR5 | CUDIMM | 2x1R | 6,400 |
| DDR5 | CUDIMM | 2x2R | 6,400 |
Source1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241063/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265k-30m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 20 October 2026Memory Types: Up to DDR5 6400 MT/s. ARK names no module type. The module types and configurations come from Intel's product brief, as for the Core Ultra 9 285K.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.intel.com/newsroom/2024/client-computing/Product-Brief-Intel-Core-Ultra-200S-series-processors.pdfRead 20 October 2026Footnote 6: maximum memory speeds are for one DIMM per channel. Up to DDR5-6400 MT/s 1DPC CUDIMM 1Rx8, 1Rx16, 2Rx8. One DIMM per channel in dual channel is two modules, so 2x1R (1Rx8 or 1Rx16) and 2x2R (2Rx8). Intel gives no speed for plain UDIMMs in this brief.
Max memory speed (official)
5,600MT/s
6,400MT/s
Memory channels
Memory bandwidth (claimed)
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Max memory
ECC memory support
Platform
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Socket or package
Compatible chipsets
Intel B760, Intel H770, Intel Z790, Intel W680, Intel Q670, Intel H610, Intel H670, Intel B660, Intel Z6903Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236783/intel-core-i7-processor-14700k-33m-cache-up-to-5-60-ghz/compatible.htmlRead 14 October 2026Compatible tab lists the Intel B760, H770, Z790, W680, Q670, H610, H670, B660 and Z690 chipsets, in the 700 and 600 Series.
Intel Q870, Intel H810, Intel W880, Intel B860, Intel Z8903Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241063/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265k-30m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/compatible.htmlRead 20 October 2026Compatible Products tab, Intel 800 Series Desktop Chipsets: Q870, H810, W880, B860 and Z890.
CPU PCIe lanes
AIntel Core i7-14700K
| PCIe generation | Lanes |
|---|---|
| 5 | 16 |
| 4 | 4 |
Source1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236783/intel-core-i7-processor-14700k-33m-cache-up-to-5-60-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026PCI Express Revision 5.0 and 4.0, Max # of PCI Express Lanes 20, configurations up to 1x16+4 and 2x8+4. The Gen 5 and Gen 4 split comes from Intel's product brief.4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/docs/processors/core/core-14th-gen-desktop-brief.htmlRead 14 October 2026SKU table: CPU PCIe 5.0 lanes up to 16 and CPU PCIe 4.0 lanes 4. Together they match the 20 lanes on ARK.
BIntel Core Ultra 7 265K
| PCIe generation | Lanes |
|---|---|
| 5 | 20 |
| 4 | 4 |
Source1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241063/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265k-30m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 20 October 2026Max # of PCI Express Lanes is 24 and PCI Express Revision is 5.0 and 4.0. Intel's product brief says up to 20 PCIe 5.0 lanes. The 4 Gen 4 lanes are 24 minus 20. ARK gives no per-generation split. The 8 DMI 4.0 lanes are not counted.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.intel.com/newsroom/2024/client-computing/Product-Brief-Intel-Core-Ultra-200S-series-processors.pdfRead 20 October 2026Expanded I/O: up to 20 PCIe 5.0 lanes. The SKU chart gives CPU PCIe Lanes 24.
CPU PCIe lanes in total
20
24
Highest PCIe generation
5
5
Native USB ports
AIntel Core i7-14700K
Not availableNative USB4 or Thunderbolt
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Yes
Integrated graphics
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Integrated graphics
Integrated GPU
GPU cores
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Max GPU clock
Max displays
DisplayPort version
HDMI version
Hardware video encode
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Hardware video decode
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NPU
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NPU performance
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Measured performance
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Cinebench 2024 single-core
Cinebench 2024 multi-core
Cinebench 2026 single-thread
Cinebench 2026 multi-core
Geekbench 6 single-core
Geekbench 6 multi-core
Game frame rates
AIntel Core i7-14700K
| Game | Graphics card | Width (px) | Height (px) | Preset | Average FPS | 1 % low FPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldur's Gate 3 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 135.9 | 91 |
| F1 2024 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 171.6 | 115 |
BIntel Core Ultra 7 265K
| Game | Graphics card | Width (px) | Height (px) | Preset | Average FPS | 1 % low FPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldur's Gate 3 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 122.5 | 84 |
| F1 2024 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 140.7 | 92 |
Measured power and temperature
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CPU power in multi-thread load (measured)
CPU power while gaming (measured)
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CPU power at idle (measured)
CPU temperature in stress test
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All-core clock in stress test
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In the box
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Cooler in the box
No13Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/CPU/zjwgeese7/Intel-Core-Ultra-7-265KRead 20 October 2026Includes Cooler: No, Packaging: Boxed, for BX80768265K. Intel's ordering tab names no included cooler. The 100MEGA listing for BX80768265K says the package does not contain a processor cooler.14Retailer pageb2b.100mega.com/en/309734-intel-core-ultra-7-265kRead 20 October 2026100MEGA Distribution (Czech Republic) lists PN BX80768265K as BOX without a cooler and says the package does not contain a processor cooler. The page also lists EAN 5032037282062 for this part number.
Included cooler
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/docs/processors/core/core-14th-gen-desktop-brief.html4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/docs/processors/core/core-14th-gen-desktop-brief.htmlRead 14 October 202614th Gen Intel Core desktop processors product brief. Its SKU table has one column for the Core i7 family, not a separate 14700K column.
download.intel.com/newsroom/2024/client-computing/Product-Brief-Intel-Core-Ultra-200S-series-processors.pdf4Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.intel.com/newsroom/2024/client-computing/Product-Brief-Intel-Core-Ultra-200S-series-processors.pdfRead 20 October 2026Intel Core Ultra 200S series processors product brief, with the 265K column in the SKU chart.
Manual
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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