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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i9-10900X vs Core Ultra 7 265KF

The Core i9-10900X is quite a bit slower than the Core Ultra 7 265KF on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $152.01 more expensive!

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Up to 67% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 5 years and 1 month newer
Available for $247.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Fortnite2017

Core i9-10900X

329FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

320FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i9-10900X

246FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

423FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

208FPS

225FPS

572FPS

756FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i9-10900X

526FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

576FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i9-10900X

646FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

842FPS

Valorant2020

Core i9-10900X

617FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

804FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i9-10900X

233FPS

Core Ultra 7 265KF

252FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i9-10900X

34%

Core Ultra 7 265KF

71%

Core Ultra 7 265KF ranks 37 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i9-10900X

Core Ultra 7 265KF

Core Ultra 7 265KF has 10 more cores.

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L3 Cachehelp

19.25 MB

30 MB

Core Ultra 7 265KF has 10.75 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i9-10900X

3.7 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265KF

3.9 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265KF has a 5% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i9-10900X

4.7 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265KF

5.5 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265KF boosts 17% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i9-10900X

165W

Core Ultra 7 265KF

125W

Core Ultra 7 265KF draws 40W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i9-10900X

$400.00

Core Ultra 7 265KF

$247.99

Core Ultra 7 265KF is $152.01 cheaper.

Core i9-10900XCore Ultra 7 265KF

LGA2066

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LGA1851

Cascade Lake-X

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Arrow Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

DDR4

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6400 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-10900X or Core Ultra 7 265KF?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265KF. It's 109% faster than the Core i9-10900X on average across 100+ games, scoring 71/100 vs 34/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 7 265KF than Core i9-10900X?expand_more

109% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i9-10900X or Core Ultra 7 265KF?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265KF is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 7 265KF worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 71/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-10900X and Core Ultra 7 265KF?expand_more

Performance: Core i9-10900X scores 34/100, Core Ultra 7 265KF scores 71/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i9-10900X or Core Ultra 7 265KF bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i9-10900X or Core Ultra 7 265KF?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265KF is the stronger pick at 71/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.