Intel Core i7-12700K vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
Our index puts the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K roughly 24% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700K. This is an estimate for ranking, not a measured benchmark, and the gap varies considerably by title and by resolution.
| Specification | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Generation | 12th Gen (Alder Lake) | Arrow Lake |
| Multi-thread index | 170 | 210 (better) |
| Single-thread index | 112 | 125 (better) |
| Cores | 12 | 20 (better) |
| Threads | 20 | 20 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz (better) |
| Boost clock | 5.0 GHz | 5.5 GHz (better) |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Release year | 2021 | 2024 (better) |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the stronger figure for that row only — for power draw and PSU requirement, lower is treated as better. Performance indexes are CanMyPcPlay estimates; read how they are derived.
Which should you pick?
- Games follow single-thread. For gaming, the single-thread index matters more than core count.
- Creative work follows multi-thread. Rendering, compiling and encoding scale with cores.
- Sockets differ. Moving between platforms usually means a new motherboard and often new memory.