Ultra 7 265KF vs Ultra 3 105UL

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Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 3 105UL and Core Ultra 7 265KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the rankingnot rated82
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data99.40
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiencyno data28.21
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake-PS (2024)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date8 April 2024 (less than a year ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$295$379

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 3 105UL and Core Ultra 7 265KF 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads1020
Base clock speed1.5 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz5.5 GHz
L1 cache112 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache10 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm3 nm
Die sizeno data243 mm2
Number of transistorsno data17,800 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 3 105UL and Core Ultra 7 265KF 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 configuration11
Socket18511851
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 3 105UL and Core Ultra 7 265KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX++

Security technologies

Core Ultra 3 105UL and Core Ultra 7 265KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 3 105UL and Core Ultra 7 265KF are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 3 105UL and Core Ultra 7 265KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5 Depends on motherboardDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardArc Xe-LPG 48EUN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 3 105UL and Core Ultra 7 265KF.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes820

Pros & cons summary


Recency 8 April 2024 24 October 2024
Physical cores 8 20
Threads 10 20
Chip lithography 7 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 125 Watt

Ultra 3 105UL has 733.3% lower power consumption.

Ultra 7 265KF, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 months, 150% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 133.3% more advanced lithography process.

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