Ultra 5 226V vs Ultra 7 265K

Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 7 265K
2024
20 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
37.45
+215%
Core Ultra 5 226V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
11.88

Core Ultra 7 265K outperforms Core Ultra 5 226V by a whopping 215% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 7 265K and Core Ultra 5 226V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking86649
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation90.01no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency28.2365.86
Architecture codenameArrow Lake-S (2024−2025)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date24 October 2024 (recently)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$394no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 7 265K and Core Ultra 5 226V 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 cores20 (Icosa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads208
Base clock speed3.9 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5.5 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache112 KB (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache3 MB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography3 nm3 nm
Die size243 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors17,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 7 265K and Core Ultra 5 226V 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
Socket1851Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 7 265K and Core Ultra 5 226V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core Ultra 7 265K and Core Ultra 5 226V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 7 265K and Core Ultra 5 226V are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 7 265K and Core Ultra 5 226V. 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 Xe2 Graphics 64EUArc 130V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 7 265K and Core Ultra 5 226V.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes204

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.

Ultra 7 265K 37.45
+215%
Ultra 5 226V 11.88

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.

Ultra 7 265K 59268
+215%
Ultra 5 226V 18795

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 37.45 11.88
Physical cores 20 8
Threads 20 8
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 17 Watt

Ultra 7 265K has a 215.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 150% more physical cores and 150% more threads.

Ultra 5 226V, on the other hand, has 635.3% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 265K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 226V in performance tests.

Note that Core Ultra 7 265K is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 5 226V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Ultra 7 265K and Core Ultra 5 226V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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