Core i9-13900K vs Core Ultra 7 265K: specs and benchmark comparison
AIntel · Raptor Lake
Intel Core i9-13900K
- 24 cores / 32 threads
- up to 5.8 GHz
- LGA1700
October 20, 2022 · $589 at launch
BIntel · Arrow Lake
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
- 20 cores / 20 threads
- up to 5.5 GHz
- LGA1851
October 24, 2024 · $394 at launch
Short verdict
Intel Core i9-13900K leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
Compare with AIMulti-thread performance
A +6.4%Intel Core i9-13900K leads in this scenario (up to 6.4% in comparable benchmarks).
No comparable benchmarks yet: single-thread performance, gaming (cpu-bound scenarios), power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where Core i9-13900K is better3
Cores 4 more24 (8P + 16E) vs 20 (8P + 12E)
Threads 12 more32 vs 20
L3 cache 6 MB more36 MB vs 30 MB
Where Core Ultra 7 265K is better4
L2 cache 4 MB more36 MB vs 32 MB
Official memory speed 800 MT/s more6,400 MT/s vs 5,600 MT/s
Max memory capacity 64 GB more256 GB vs 192 GB
Launch price $195 lower$394 vs $589
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions.
- 1.5% difference, within the threshold
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Core i9-13900K485.5 samples/minCore Ultra 7 265K478.1 samples/minPosition among tested models (89)
B · 478A · 4850200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. The 1.5% difference is below the noticeable threshold (5%).
About the measurement and source
- A · Intel Core i9-13900K
485.5 samples/min · community measurement, sample 78 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 78 submissions (6 outliers excluded), interquartile range 454.31–520.78; submissions 2025-07-21 to 2026-11-11; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
478.1 samples/min · community measurement, sample 259 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 259 submissions (20 outliers excluded), interquartile range 461.67–491.45; submissions 2025-07-17 to 2026-06-08; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Other comparable benchmarks (4)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 487.3 | 465.4 | A +4.7% |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 513.1 | 482.1 | A +6.4% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 469.3 | 460 | A +2% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 474.1 | 468.3 | A +1.3% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (11)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 534.1 | 520.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 546.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 570.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 553.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 539.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 519.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 508.4 | 537.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 499.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 486.7 | 449.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 524 | 537.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 506 | 514.6 | reference |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
| Specification | A · Core i9-13900K | B · Core Ultra 7 265K | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 24 (8P + 16E) | 20 (8P + 12E) | A: 4 more |
| Threads | 32 | 20 | A: 12 more |
| Base clockFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown. | 3 GHz | 3.9 GHz | B: 0.9 GHz more |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | 5.8 GHz | 5.5 GHz | A: 0.3 GHz more |
| Cache | |||
| L2 cache | 32 MB | 36 MB | B: 4 MB more |
| L3 cache | 36 MB | 30 MB | A: 6 MB more |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 | differs |
| Process node | Intel 7 | no data | no data for B |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 | differs |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 | equal |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | 5,600 MT/s | 6,400 MT/s | B: 800 MT/s more |
| Max memory capacity | 192 GB | 256 GB | B: 64 GB more |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 24 lanes | differs |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics (4 Xe cores) | differs |
| Power | |||
| Processor Base Power (Intel) | 125 W | 125 W | equal |
| Maximum Turbo Power (Intel) | 253 W | 250 W | A: 3 W higher |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A24 (8P + 16E)
B20 (8P + 12E)
A: 4 moreCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
A32
B20
A: 12 moreBase clock
A3 GHz
B3.9 GHz
B: 0.9 GHz moreFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown.
Max clock (Boost/Turbo)
A5.8 GHz
B5.5 GHz
A: 0.3 GHz more
Cache
L2 cache
A32 MB
B36 MB
B: 4 MB moreL3 cache
A36 MB
B30 MB
A: 6 MB more
Platform
Socket
ALGA1700
BLGA1851
differsProcess node
AIntel 7
Bno data
no data for B
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
ADDR4, DDR5
BDDR5
differsMemory channels
A2
B2
equalOfficial memory speed
A5,600 MT/s
B6,400 MT/s
B: 800 MT/s moreFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
A192 GB
B256 GB
B: 64 GB morePCI Express
APCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes
BPCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 24 lanes
differsIntegrated graphics
AIntel UHD Graphics 770
BIntel Graphics (4 Xe cores)
differs
Power
Processor Base Power (Intel)
A125 W
B125 W
equalMaximum Turbo Power (Intel)
A253 W
B250 W
A: 3 W higher
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
Platform compatibility
Socket Incompatible
Intel Core i9-13900K uses LGA1700, Intel Core Ultra 7 265K uses LGA1851. The CPUs are not interchangeable: switching requires a different motherboard.
Memory Needs checking
Both controllers support DDR5. The motherboard determines the memory type, so check its specification.
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Questions and answers
Do Intel Core i9-13900K and Intel Core Ultra 7 265K fit the same motherboard?
No: Intel Core i9-13900K uses LGA1700, while Intel Core Ultra 7 265K uses LGA1851.
How many cores and threads do Intel Core i9-13900K and Intel Core Ultra 7 265K have?
Intel Core i9-13900K: 24 cores / 32 threads. Intel Core Ultra 7 265K: 20 cores / 20 threads (manufacturer data).
Do these CPUs have integrated graphics?
Intel Core i9-13900K: Intel UHD Graphics 770. Intel Core Ultra 7 265K: Intel Graphics (4 Xe cores).
Which is faster: Intel Core i9-13900K or Intel Core Ultra 7 265K?
Intel Core i9-13900K leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
See also
Data sources (3)
- Intel — specifications of Intel Core i9-13900K, specifications of Intel Core Ultra 7 265Kchecked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0checked November 14, 2026
- Wikipedia (English) — release date and launch pricechecked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.