Ultra 7 265K vs Xeon Platinum 8461V

Aggregate performance score

Xeon Platinum 8461V
2023
48 cores / 96 threads, 300 Watt
48.10
+25.8%
Core Ultra 7 265K
2024
20 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
38.23

Xeon Platinum 8461V outperforms Core Ultra 7 265K by a significant 26% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon Platinum 8461V and Core Ultra 7 265K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4183
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation23.9190.94
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency14.8928.41
Architecture codenameSapphire Rapids (2023−2024)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date10 January 2023 (1 year ago)24 October 2024 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$4,491$394

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ultra 7 265K has 280% better value for money than Xeon Platinum 8461V.

Detailed specifications

Xeon Platinum 8461V 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 cores48 (Octatetraconta-Core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads9620
Base clock speed2.2 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz5.5 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache97.5 MB30 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm3 nm
Die size4x 477 mm2243 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)77 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data17,800 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon Platinum 8461V 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA46771851
Power consumption (TDP)300 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon Platinum 8461V and Core Ultra 7 265K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
SIPP-+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Xeon Platinum 8461V 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
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon Platinum 8461V and Core Ultra 7 265K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon Platinum 8461V and Core Ultra 7 265K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR5-4400DDR5 Depends on motherboard
Maximum memory size4 TBno data
Max memory channels8no 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 Platinum 8461V and Core Ultra 7 265K.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes8020

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 Platinum 8461V 48.10
+25.8%
Ultra 7 265K 38.23

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 Platinum 8461V 74982
+25.8%
Ultra 7 265K 59587

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 48.10 38.23
Recency 10 January 2023 24 October 2024
Physical cores 48 20
Threads 96 20
Power consumption (TDP) 300 Watt 125 Watt

Xeon Platinum 8461V has a 25.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 140% more physical cores and 380% more threads.

Ultra 7 265K, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 140% lower power consumption.

The Xeon Platinum 8461V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 7 265K in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon Platinum 8461V is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 7 265K is a desktop one.


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