Ultra 7 265KF vs i5-14400

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-14400
2024
10 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
16.06
Core Ultra 7 265KF
2024
20 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
37.07
+131%

Core Ultra 7 265KF outperforms Core i5-14400 by a whopping 131% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-14400 and Core Ultra 7 265KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking42289
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation52.7597.72
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency23.3728.05
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-R (2023−2024)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$221$379

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 7 265KF has 85% better value for money than i5-14400.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-14400 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads1620
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz5.5 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm3 nm
Die size215 mm2243 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-14400 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
SocketFCLGA17001851
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-14400 and Core Ultra 7 265KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-14400 and Core Ultra 7 265KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-14400 and Core Ultra 7 265KF are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-14400 and Core Ultra 7 265KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size192 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 730N/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.55 GHzno data
Execution Units24no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-14400 and Core Ultra 7 265KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-14400 and Core Ultra 7 265KF integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-14400 and Core Ultra 7 265KF integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-14400 and Core Ultra 7 265KF.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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.

i5-14400 16.06
Ultra 7 265KF 37.07
+131%

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.

i5-14400 25512
Ultra 7 265KF 58883
+131%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.06 37.07
Recency 8 January 2024 24 October 2024
Physical cores 10 20
Threads 16 20
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 125 Watt

i5-14400 has 92.3% lower power consumption.

Ultra 7 265KF, on the other hand, has a 130.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 months, and 100% more physical cores and 25% more threads.

The Core Ultra 7 265KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-14400 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-14400 and Core Ultra 7 265KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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