Ultra 7 265K vs Xeon D-1726

Aggregate performance score

Xeon D-1726
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 70 Watt
9.76
Core Ultra 7 265K
2024
20 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
37.13
+280%

Core Ultra 7 265K outperforms Xeon D-1726 by a whopping 280% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon D-1726 and Core Ultra 7 265K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking79188
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data94.18
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency13.1327.96
Architecture codenameno dataArrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date1 January 2022 (2 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.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon D-1726 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads1220
Base clock speed2.9 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz5.5 GHz
L1 cacheno data112 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data3 MB (per core)
L3 cache10 MB30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm3 nm
Die sizeno data243 mm2
Number of transistorsno data17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon D-1726 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 configurationno data1
SocketFCBGA22271851
Power consumption (TDP)70 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon D-1726 and Core Ultra 7 265K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
QuickAssist-no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP-+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Xeon D-1726 and Core Ultra 7 265K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
SGXYes with Intel® SPSno data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon D-1726 and Core Ultra 7 265K are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon D-1726 and Core Ultra 7 265K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5 Depends on motherboard
Maximum memory size384 GBno data
Max memory channels3no data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataArc Xe2 Graphics 64EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon D-1726 and Core Ultra 7 265K.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes1620
USB revision3.0no data
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports24no data
Number of USB ports4no data
Integrated LAN-no data

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.

Xeon D-1726 9.76
Ultra 7 265K 37.13
+280%

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.

Xeon D-1726 15511
Ultra 7 265K 58974
+280%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.76 37.13
Recency 1 January 2022 24 October 2024
Physical cores 6 20
Threads 12 20
Chip lithography 10 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 70 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon D-1726 has 78.6% lower power consumption.

Ultra 7 265K, on the other hand, has a 280.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 233.3% more physical cores and 66.7% more threads, and a 233.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 7 265K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon D-1726 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon D-1726 is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 7 265K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon D-1726 and Core Ultra 7 265K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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