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Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i7 9700F vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF: Comparison
Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i7 9700F and Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF separate most on l2 cache: Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i7 9700F at 2 MB, Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF at 36 MB, 94% in favour of Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF. L3 Cache splits them by another 60%, again favouring Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF. They match on 9 other specifications, including form factor, tdp and market segment.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Codename | Coffee Lake | Arrow Lake-S |
| Release Year | 2019 | 2024 |
| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA 1851 |
| Socket Status | End of Life | Current |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 3 nm |
| Performance Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 | 12 |
| SMT Enabled | false | false |
| P-Core Base Clock | 3.0 | 3.9 |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 4.7 | 5.4 |
| Unlocked Multiplier | false | true |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB-94% | 36 MB |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB-60% | 30 MB |
| Base Power | 65 W | 125 W |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Max Memory Speed | 2666 | 6400 |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 128 | 256 |
| ECC Support | false | false |
| Integrated Graphics | No | No |
| Copilot Plus Certified | false | false |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16-33% | 24 |
| Launch MSRP | 299 | 379 |
| Retail Availability | Discontinued | Boxed Retail |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake Refresh, 9th Gen Intel Core | Arrow Lake-S |
| Cores | 8 | 20 |
| Threads | 8 | 20 |
Verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF is a flagship unlocked desktop Arrow Lake-S processor, a solid pick for overclocking enthusiasts.
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