Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF 20-core LGA1851
AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series 7400F 6-core AM5
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
AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series 7400F 6-core AM5
The only review is a brief positive note, calling the CPU great for the price. However, the Q&A section shows potential buyers are concerned about integrated graphics performance, warranty for OEM units, compatibility with DDR4, and cooling solutions. Overall, sentiment is positive but limited by the small sample size.
Pros
- Great value for money
Cons
- No warranty for OEM units
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF | AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series 7400F | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core Ultra 7 | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 265KF | 7400F |
| Codename | Arrow Lake-S | Zen 4 |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 3★ | 5 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 6 |
| P-cores | 8★ | 6 |
| E-cores | 12★ | — |
| Threads | 20★ | 12 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 36★ | 6 |
| L3 Cache | 30 | 32★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 24 |
| TDP | 125 | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 250★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None | Radeon Graphics |
| 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)
AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series 7400F 6-core AM5
- Strong feature (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong efficiency (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong platform (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong single thread (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series 7400F 6-core AM5 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.