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Intel Core Ultra 7 365K — Panther Lake · 22C · 5.8 GHz
Intel

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K

Panther Lake · 22C · 5.8 GHz

89
/ 100
From $429
VS
Intel Core Ultra 7 365K wins by 1
Core i9-14900KF — Raptor Lake Refresh · 24C/32T · 125 W · LGA1700
Intel

Core i9-14900KF

Raptor Lake Refresh · 24C/32T · 125 W · LGA1700

88
/ 100
From $564
Specdex verdict

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Intel Core Ultra 7 365K lands at 89 and Core i9-14900KF at 88. That puts Intel Core Ultra 7 365K ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Intel Core Ultra 7 365K if…

  • ✓Latest generation silicon
  • ✓Improved perf-per-watt
  • ✓Full modern feature set

Pick Core i9-14900KF if…

  • ✓Strong per-core performance
  • ✓Hybrid P/E cores (12th gen+)
  • ✓Wide platform availability
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Gaming

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K

Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K leads on gaming (90 vs 87).

Creators & productivity

Tie

Rendering, compilation, heavy multitasking — favours core count

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Power efficiency

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K

Performance per watt — thermals, PSU headroom, electricity cost

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K leads on efficiency (86 vs 81).

Value for money

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K more score per dollar ($429 vs $564).

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K 89
vs
88 Core i9-14900KF

Score breakdown

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K
89
single 91
multi 89
gaming 90
efficiency 86
Core i9-14900KF
88
single 90
multi 88
gaming 87
efficiency 81

Specs side-by-side

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K versus Core i9-14900KF — full spec comparison
Spec Intel Core Ultra 7 365K Core i9-14900KF
Architecture
Panther Lake
Raptor Lake Refresh
Cores
22 (8P+12E+2LP)
▲ 24
Socket
LGA1851
LGA1700
Release year
2025
2023
Threads
—
32
TDP
—
125 W

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K

Pros
  • +Latest generation silicon
  • +Improved perf-per-watt
  • +Full modern feature set
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Requires up-to-date platform
  • −Initial stock scarcity likely

Core i9-14900KF

Pros
  • +Strong per-core performance
  • +Hybrid P/E cores (12th gen+)
  • +Wide platform availability
Cons
  • −Power draw on top SKUs
  • −Frequent socket changes
  • −Arrow Lake gaming regressions

FAQ: Intel Core Ultra 7 365K vs Core i9-14900KF

Which is better, Intel Core Ultra 7 365K or Core i9-14900KF? +

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Intel Core Ultra 7 365K worth the price? +

At $429, Intel Core Ultra 7 365K delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in single.

Is Core i9-14900KF worth the price? +

At $564, Core i9-14900KF delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in single.

Does Intel Core Ultra 7 365K or Core i9-14900KF 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 better for gaming, Intel Core Ultra 7 365K or Core i9-14900KF? +

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K — leads on gaming (90 vs 87). Frame-rate-bound workloads — favours cache and single-thread speed.

Which is better for power efficiency, Intel Core Ultra 7 365K or Core i9-14900KF? +

Intel Core Ultra 7 365K — leads on efficiency (86 vs 81). Performance per watt — thermals, PSU headroom, electricity cost.