Ultra 7 265K vs A6-7470K
Aggregate performance score
Core Ultra 7 265K outperforms A6-7470K by a whopping 3183% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing A6-7470K and Core Ultra 7 265K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 2398 | 87 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 94.19 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Power efficiency | 1.65 | 28.09 |
| Architecture codename | Godaveri (2014−2016) | Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) |
| Release date | 2 February 2016 (8 years ago) | 24 October 2024 (less than a year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $394 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
A6-7470K and Core Ultra 7 265K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
| Physical cores | 2 (Dual-core) | 20 (Icosa-Core) |
| Performance-cores | no data | 8 |
| Efficient-cores | no data | 12 |
| Threads | 2 | 20 |
| Base clock speed | 3.7 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | 112 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1024 KB | 3 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | no data | 30 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 28 nm | 3 nm |
| Die size | 245 mm2 | 243 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 71 °C | no data |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 2,411 million | 17,800 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | + |
Compatibility
Information on A6-7470K and Core Ultra 7 265K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | FM2+ | FCLGA1851 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 125 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A6-7470K and Core Ultra 7 265K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Instruction set extensions | no data | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
| AES-NI | + | + |
| FMA | + | - |
| AVX | + | + |
| FRTC | + | - |
| FreeSync | + | - |
| PowerTune | + | - |
| TrueAudio | + | - |
| vPro | no data | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| Speed Shift | no data | + |
| Turbo Boost Technology | no data | 2.0 |
| TSX | - | + |
| Idle States | no data | + |
| Thermal Monitoring | - | + |
| SIPP | - | + |
| Turbo Boost Max 3.0 | no data | + |
| Deep Learning Boost | - | + |
| Supported AI Software Frameworks | - | OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
Security technologies
A6-7470K and Core Ultra 7 265K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
| EDB | no data | + |
| Secure Key | no data | + |
| OS Guard | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A6-7470K and Core Ultra 7 265K are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | - |
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | no data | + |
| EPT | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A6-7470K and Core Ultra 7 265K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3-2133 | DDR5-6400 |
| Maximum memory size | no data | 192 GB |
| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC memory support | - | + |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | AMD Radeon R5 Graphics | Intel® Graphics |
| iGPU core count | 4 | no data |
| จำนวนพาธไลน์ | 256 | no data |
| Quick Sync Video | - | + |
| Enduro | + | - |
| Switchable graphics | + | - |
| UVD | + | - |
| VCE | + | - |
| Graphics max frequency | no data | 2 GHz |
Graphics interfaces
Available interfaces and connections of A6-7470K and Core Ultra 7 265K integrated GPUs.
| Number of displays supported | no data | 4 |
| DisplayPort | + | - |
| HDMI | + | - |
Graphics image quality
Maximum display resolutions supported by A6-7470K and Core Ultra 7 265K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | no data | 4K @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 8K @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL) |
| Max resolution over eDP | no data | 4K @ 60Hz |
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | no data | 8K @ 60Hz |
Graphics API support
APIs supported by A6-7470K and Core Ultra 7 265K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.
| DirectX | DirectX® 12 | 12 |
| OpenGL | no data | 4.5 |
| Vulkan | + | - |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A6-7470K and Core Ultra 7 265K.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | 5.0 and 4.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 16 | 20 |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Passmark
Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 1.13 | 37.10 |
| Recency | 2 February 2016 | 24 October 2024 |
| Physical cores | 2 | 20 |
| Threads | 2 | 20 |
| Chip lithography | 28 nm | 3 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 125 Watt |
A6-7470K has 92.3% lower power consumption.
Ultra 7 265K, on the other hand, has a 3183.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 900% more physical cores and 900% more threads, and a 833.3% more advanced lithography process.
The Core Ultra 7 265K is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-7470K in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between A6-7470K and Core Ultra 7 265K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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