Compare / Core Ultra 7 265K vs Core i9-12900K

Core Ultra 7 265K vs Core i9-12900K: which is better?

Core Ultra 7 265K and Core i9-12900K perform almost the same in games (1080p · competitive settings · RTX 4070). Core i9-12900K offers better value for money.

Intel

Core Ultra 7 265K

80%of the fastest CPU
≈ $390Part score 86/100
VS
Intel

Core i9-12900K

78%of the fastest CPU
≈ $333Part score 84/100
Cheaper: Core i9-12900KValue: Core i9-12900K

Head to head

80%
Gaming performance
78%
86/100
Part score
84/100
330 FPS
Average FPS
329 FPS
≈ $390
Approx. price
≈ $333
88/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

Core Ultra 7 265KCore i9-12900K
Cores / threads20 / 2016 / 24
Max boost5.5 GHz5.2 GHz
Power (TDP)125 W125 W
SocketLGA1851LGA1700
MemoryDDR5DDR4 / DDR5
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Release year20242021
Free · no install

Is your CPU holding back your graphics card?

The scanner finds your graphics card, CPU, RAM, monitor, mouse and keyboard in under a minute. You get a score out of 100, estimated FPS in games, a bottleneck check and upgrade tips made for you.

Estimated FPS in games

Core Ultra 7 265KCore i9-12900K
330average FPS
329average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 1080p · competitive settings · RTX 4070 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
500+
500+
Fortnite
383
383
Apex Legends
300
300
Overwatch 2
500+
500+
Rocket League
500+
500+
Marvel Rivals
275
271◆
Dota 2
397
397

Other games

GTA V
187◆
187◆
Minecraft
500+
500+◆
Cyberpunk 2077
224◆
217◆
EA SPORTS FC
299
298◆
Roblox
240
240
Baldur’s Gate 3
165◆
160◆
Rust
182
182