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Processors comparison

Core i7-14700KF 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 Core i7-14700KF (Raptor Lake-S) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail
Intel
Core i7-14700KF
£353.47at 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 i7-14700KF uses LGA 1700 and the Core Ultra 7 265 uses LGA 1851, so they need different motherboards.
  • The Core i7-14700KF has 20 cores / 28 threads; the Core Ultra 7 265 has 20 cores / 20 threads.
  • The Core i7-14700KF boosts to 5.6 GHz, 0.3 GHz higher than the Core Ultra 7 265.
  • The Core Ultra 7 265 is rated at 65 W TDP against 125 W, so it is easier to cool and puts less load on the power supply.
  • The Core Ultra 7 265 has integrated graphics; the Core i7-14700KF needs a graphics card to show a picture.
  • The Core i7-14700KF is £21.99 cheaper at its lowest listed new price (£353.47 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 i7-14700KFCore Ultra 7 265
Platform
SocketDecides which motherboards the processor fits.LGA 1700LGA 1851
Memory supportDDR5DDR5
ArchitectureRaptor LakeArrow Lake
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core Ultra 7
Cores and clocks
Cores2020
Threads28Higher20
Max boost clock5.6 GHzHigher5.3 GHz
Power and cooling
Rated TDPThe maker's thermal design rating, not measured power draw.125 W65 W
Cooler in the boxNoUnknown
Features
Integrated graphicsWithout it you need a graphics card to get a picture.NoYes

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