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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-1260P vs Core Ultra 7 265F

The Core i7-1260P is slower than the Core Ultra 7 265F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 34% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years and 11 months newer
Available for $329.39

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-1260P

214FPS

Core Ultra 7 265F

224FPS

League of Legends2009

297FPS

405FPS

632FPS

740FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-1260P

237FPS

Core Ultra 7 265F

262FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-1260P

667FPS

Core Ultra 7 265F

784FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-1260P

698FPS

Core Ultra 7 265F

821FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-1260P

228FPS

Core Ultra 7 265F

297FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i7-1260P

236FPS

Core Ultra 7 265F

250FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i7-1260P

52%

Core Ultra 7 265F

68%

Core Ultra 7 265F ranks 16 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-1260P

Core Ultra 7 265F

Core Ultra 7 265F has 8 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i7-1260P

Core Ultra 7 265F

Core Ultra 7 265F has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-1260P

18 MB

Core Ultra 7 265F

30 MB

Core Ultra 7 265F has 12 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-1260P

2.1 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265F

2.4 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265F has a 14% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-1260P

4.7 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265F

5.3 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265F boosts 13% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-1260P

28W

Core Ultra 7 265F

65W

Core i7-1260P draws 37W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-1260P

Core Ultra 7 265F

$329.39

Core i7-1260PCore Ultra 7 265F

Intel BGA 1744

Sockethelp

LGA1851

Alder Lake-P

Codenamehelp

Arrow Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

Iris Xe 96EU

Integrated GPUhelp

No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

6400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-1260P or Core Ultra 7 265F?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265F. It's 28% faster than the Core i7-1260P on average across 100+ games, scoring 69/100 vs 54/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 7 265F than Core i7-1260P?expand_more

28% 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 i7-1260P or Core Ultra 7 265F?expand_more

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

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

It scores 69/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-1260P and Core Ultra 7 265F?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-1260P scores 54/100, Core Ultra 7 265F scores 69/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-1260P or Core Ultra 7 265F 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 i7-1260P or Core Ultra 7 265F?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265F is the stronger pick at 69/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.