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Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10900 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF: Comparison
Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10900 and Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF separate most on l2 cache: Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10900 at 2.5 MB, Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF at 36 MB, 93% in favour of Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF. L3 Cache splits them by another 33%, again favouring Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF. They match on 5 other specifications, including form factor, tdp and market segment.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Codename | Comet Lake | Arrow Lake-S |
| Release Year | 2020 | 2024 |
| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | None |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Socket | LGA 1200 | LGA 1851 |
| Socket Status | Mature | Current |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 3 nm |
| Performance Cores | 10 | 8 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 | 12 |
| SMT Enabled | Yes | false |
| P-Core Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.9 |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.4 |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No | true |
| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB-93% | 36 MB |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB-33% | 30 MB |
| Base Power | 65 W | 125 W |
| Max Turbo Power | 224W | 250 |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | No | false |
| Integrated Graphics | Yes | No |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16-33% | 24 |
| Launch MSRP | 439 | 379 |
| Retail Availability | Retail | Boxed Retail |
| Architecture | Comet Lake, 10th Gen Intel Core | Arrow Lake-S |
| Cores | 10 | 20 |
| Threads | 20 | 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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