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Processors comparison

Core i7-14700F vs Core Ultra 7 265

Specs, platform, power, size and UK prices side by side. Every value comes from the product listing; anything we don't hold is marked unknown.

Intel 20 Core i7 14700F Raptor Lake Refresh CPU/Processor
Intel
Core i7-14700F
£326.47at Scan
Checked 20 Oct 2026. Confirm at the retailer.
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Intel Core Ultra 7 265 (Arrow Lake) Socket LGA 1851 Processor - Retail
Intel
Core Ultra 7 265
£375.46at Scan
Checked 20 Oct 2026. Confirm at the retailer.
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Key differences

  • Different platforms: the Core i7-14700F uses LGA 1700 and the Core Ultra 7 265 uses LGA 1851, so they need different motherboards.
  • The Core i7-14700F has 20 cores / 28 threads; the Core Ultra 7 265 has 20 cores / 20 threads.
  • The Core Ultra 7 265 has integrated graphics; the Core i7-14700F needs a graphics card to show a picture.
  • Memory support differs: Core i7-14700F DDR4, DDR5, Core Ultra 7 265 DDR5.
  • The Core i7-14700F is £48.99 cheaper at its lowest listed new price (£326.47 against £375.46).

Performance

We don't have measured benchmark results for these parts yet, and we don't publish estimated scores. Specs like core count, clock speed and video memory are a guide, not a measure of speed in games or apps.

Specifications

SpecificationCore i7-14700FCore Ultra 7 265
Platform
SocketDecides which motherboards the processor fits.LGA 1700LGA 1851
Memory supportDDR4, DDR5DDR5
ArchitectureRaptor Lake RefreshArrow Lake
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core Ultra 7
Cores and clocks
Cores2020
Threads28Higher20
Max boost clock5.3 GHz5.3 GHz
Power and cooling
Rated TDPThe maker's thermal design rating, not measured power draw.65 W65 W
Cooler in the boxYesUnknown
Features
Integrated graphicsWithout it you need a graphics card to get a picture.NoYes

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