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Intel Core i9-13900K vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

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APart A

Intel

Core i9-13900K

  • Blender render score 516 samples/min
  • Cores 24
  • Max boost clock 5.8 GHz
VS

BPart B

Intel

Core Ultra 7 265K

  • Blender render score 482 samples/min
  • Cores 20
  • Max boost clock 5.5 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

Intel Core i9-13900K is 7% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i9-13900K516

Median of 21 submissions

BIntel Core Ultra 7 265K482

Median of 28 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A75%Excellent
B67%Good

Better pick: Core i9-13900K · Max boost clock: 5.8 GHz vs 5.5 GHz

Office Work

A80%Excellent
B76%Excellent

Better pick: Core i9-13900K · Max boost clock: 5.8 GHz vs 5.5 GHz

Daily Use

A73%Good
B70%Good

Too close to call

Content Creation

A71%Good
B61%Good

Better pick: Core i9-13900K · Threads: 32 vs 20

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i9-13900K comes out ahead

It wins 5 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i9-13900K

75/100

BIntel Core Ultra 7 265K

69/100

AIntel Core i9-13900K

Advantages

  • Threads 32 vs 20 (60% higher)
  • Cores 24 vs 20 (20% higher)
  • L3 cache 36 MB vs 30 MB (20% higher)
  • Blender render score 516 samples/min vs 482 samples/min (7% higher)
  • Max boost clock 5.8 GHz vs 5.5 GHz (5% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Base clock 3.0 GHz vs 3.9 GHz (23% lower)

BIntel Core Ultra 7 265K

Advantages

  • Base clock 3.9 GHz vs 3.0 GHz (30% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Threads 20 vs 32 (38% lower)
  • Cores 20 vs 24 (17% lower)
  • L3 cache 30 MB vs 36 MB (17% lower)
  • Blender render score 482 samples/min vs 516 samples/min (7% lower)
  • Max boost clock 5.5 GHz vs 5.8 GHz (5% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i9-13900KBIntel Core Ultra 7 265K
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.516 samples/min Better +7%482 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.2128
Cores & clocks
Cores24 Better +20%20
Efficiency (E) cores1612
Threads32 Better +60%20
Base clock3.0 GHz3.9 GHz Better +30%
Max boost clock5.8 GHz Better +5%5.5 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache36 MB Better +20%30 MB
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR5
Power
TDP / base power125 W125 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureRaptor LakeArrow Lake
SocketLGA1700LGA1851
Manufacturing processIntel 7TSMC N3B
Release year20222024
Launch price$589$394

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Intel Core i9-13900K vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i9-13900K and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i9-13900K posts a median render score of 516 against 482 for Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, making it 7% faster. The medians are based on 21 and 28 community submissions.

Intel Core i9-13900K: 24 cores, 32 threads, 5.8 GHz max boost clock, 125 W tdp / base power, released in 2022, launched at $589. Intel Core Ultra 7 265K: 20 cores, 20 threads, 5.5 GHz max boost clock, 125 W tdp / base power, released in 2024, launched at $394.

Our overall scores are 75 for Core i9-13900K and 69 for Core Ultra 7 265K out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Core i9-13900K; for office work: Core i9-13900K; for daily use: too close to call; for content creation: Core i9-13900K. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i9-13900K vs Core Ultra 7 265K FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i9-13900K or the Core Ultra 7 265K?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i9-13900K posts a median render score of 516 against 482 for Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, making it 7% faster. The medians are based on 21 and 28 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i9-13900K or the Core Ultra 7 265K?

Both are rated at 125 W.

How much did the Core i9-13900K and the Core Ultra 7 265K cost at launch?

The Intel Core i9-13900K launched at $589 and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K at $394. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i9-13900K or the Core Ultra 7 265K better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the Intel Core i9-13900K (75 vs 67 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.