Core i9-14900K
Raptor Lake Refresh · 24C/32T · 125 W · LGA1700
Core Ultra 7 265KF
20C/20T · 5.5 GHz · 125 W · PassMark #185
Core i9-14900K takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Core i9-14900K lands at 89 and Core Ultra 7 265KF at 32. That puts Core i9-14900K ahead by 57 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Core i9-14900K if…
- ✓Strong per-core performance
- ✓Hybrid P/E cores (12th gen+)
- ✓Wide platform availability
Pick Core Ultra 7 265KF if…
- ✓PassMark #185 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- ✓Intel's latest architecture with on-chip NPU
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $298
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
Core i9-14900KSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Core i9-14900K more score per dollar ($589 vs $298).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Core i9-14900K | Core Ultra 7 265KF |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Raptor Lake Refresh | — |
| Cores | ▲ 24 | 20 (8P + 12E) |
| Threads | ▲ 32 | 20 |
| TDP | 125 W | 125 W base / 250 W turbo |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA 1851 |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Base clock | — | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | — | 5.5 GHz |
| L3 cache | — | 30 MB |
| Class | — | Desktop (no integrated graphics) |
| PassMark rank | — | #185 of 5,901 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | — | 58,561 |
Core i9-14900K
- +Strong per-core performance
- +Hybrid P/E cores (12th gen+)
- +Wide platform availability
- −Power draw on top SKUs
- −Frequent socket changes
- −Arrow Lake gaming regressions
Core Ultra 7 265KF
- +PassMark #185 of 5,901 — capable workhorse
- +Intel's latest architecture with on-chip NPU
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $298
- −Requires recent-generation motherboard and DDR5 memory
- −Newer-generation parts pull ahead in current rankings
FAQ: Core i9-14900K vs Core Ultra 7 265KF
Which is better, Core i9-14900K or Core Ultra 7 265KF? +
Core i9-14900K scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 57. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Core i9-14900K worth the price? +
At $589, Core i9-14900K delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in single.
Is Core Ultra 7 265KF worth the price? +
At $298, Core Ultra 7 265KF delivers a Specdex score of 32 — strongest in passmark.
Does Core i9-14900K or Core Ultra 7 265KF last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, Core i9-14900K or Core Ultra 7 265KF? +
Core i9-14900K — more score per dollar ($589 vs $298). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.