Valorant
1080p@360Hz·05:55 played
uncessor·12h ago
Public
375
FPSAverage
328
FPS1% Low
29%/54°C
29%/62°C
32 GB
39%usage
Core i9-13900K vs Core Ultra 7 265
The Core i9-13900K is slightly faster than the Core Ultra 7 265 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $152.35 more expensive!
Core i9-13900K70% Score
- Up to 11% faster on average across 100+ games
- Up to 49% more expensive – $527.34 vs $374.99
Core Ultra 7 26562% Score
- Is 2 years and 4 months newer
- Up to 49% cheaper – $374.99 vs $527.34
- Up to 35% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core i9-13900K has a 25% higher base clock.
LGA1700
Sockethelp
LGA1851Raptor Lake-S
Codenamehelp
Arrow Lake-SDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopUHD Graphics 770
Integrated GPUhelp
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 32EU3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
6400 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-13900K or Core Ultra 7 265?expand_more
The Core i9-13900K. It's 13% faster than the Core Ultra 7 265 on average across 100+ games, scoring 70/100 vs 62/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i9-13900K than Core Ultra 7 265?expand_more
13% 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 i9-13900K or Core Ultra 7 265?expand_more
The Core i9-13900K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i9-13900K worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 70/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-13900K and Core Ultra 7 265?expand_more
Performance: Core i9-13900K scores 70/100, Core Ultra 7 265 scores 62/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i9-13900K or Core Ultra 7 265 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 i9-13900K or Core Ultra 7 265?expand_more
The Core i9-13900K is the stronger pick at 70/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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