Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF 20-core LGA1851
Intel Core i7 X-Series 9800X 8-core LGA 2066
What Buyers Say
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF 20-core LGA1851
Users upgrading from older Intel chips (like the 8700K or 8600K) report a massive performance boost in gaming and productivity, with one noting a 20fps average increase. The CPU runs cool and is praised for its value, especially when bought on discount. Some mention that it's not a worthwhile upgrade for those with recent Intel generations, and one user warns to be careful during installation to avoid bending pins.
Pros
- Huge performance boost from old chips
- Runs cool
- Good value on discount
- Great for gaming and productivity
- Stable with new BIOS updates
Cons
- Not worth upgrade from recent Intel
- Installation risk of bending pins
- Requires new motherboard, RAM, cooler
Intel Core i7 X-Series 9800X 8-core LGA 2066
The Intel Core i7-9800X is a powerful HEDT processor that delivers excellent multi-core performance, especially for gaming, 3D rendering, and memory-intensive tasks. Users praise its 44 PCIe lanes, quad-channel memory support, and overclocking potential, though many note it runs hot and requires robust cooling. The main drawbacks are its high price and the fact that some units arrived bent or defective.
Pros
- Excellent multi-core performance
- 44 PCIe lanes for full expansion
- Quad-channel memory support
- Good overclocking potential
- Fast single-core speeds
Cons
- High price
- Runs very hot under load
- Requires high-end cooling solution
- Some units arrived bent or defective
- Expensive compared to competition
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF | Intel Core i7 X-Series 9800X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core Ultra 7 | Core i7 |
| Model | 265KF | 9800X |
| Codename | Arrow Lake-S | Skylake X |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 3★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 8 |
| P-cores | 8★ | — |
| E-cores | 12★ | — |
| Threads | 20★ | 16 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 36★ | 8 |
| L3 Cache | 30★ | 16.5 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 4★ |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA 2066 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 44★ |
| TDP | 125★ | 165 |
| Max Turbo Power | 250★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None | — |
| NPU TOPS | 13★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF 20-core LGA1851
- Strong single thread (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong efficiency (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ai (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (26th percentile)
Intel Core i7 X-Series 9800X 8-core LGA 2066
- Strong platform (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong ai (77th percentile)
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong multi thread (73rd percentile)
- Below average affordability (26th percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF 20-core LGA1851
No current pricing available
Intel Core i7 X-Series 9800X 8-core LGA 2066
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.
