Core Ultra 7 265F
VS
Xeon Platinum 8562Y+

Core Ultra 7 265F vs Xeon Platinum 8562Y+

Intel

Core Ultra 7 265F

20 Cores20 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.3 GHz2025
VS
Intel

Xeon Platinum 8562Y+

32 Cores64 Thrd300 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 265F

#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
122%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
121%
#16
Core Ultra 5 225F
MSRP: $231|Avg: $150
118%
#17
Core Ultra 7 265K
MSRP: $309|Avg: $285
116%
#18
Ryzen 9 3900
MSRP: $499|Avg: $150
114%
#19
Ryzen 5 3600X
MSRP: $249|Avg: $90
113%
#20
Core i7-14700KF
MSRP: $384|Avg: $260
113%
#21
Core i7-14700K
MSRP: $409|Avg: $270
109%
#22
Ryzen 5 4500
MSRP: $129|Avg: $85
106%
#23
Ryzen 5 5600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $115
105%
#24
Celeron G5925
MSRP: $62|Avg: $15
105%
#25
Ryzen 5 7500F
MSRP: $179|Avg: $145
103%
#26
Core Ultra 5 245
MSRP: $319|Avg: $220
102%
#27
Ryzen 7 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $86
102%
#28
Core Ultra 7 265KF
MSRP: $379|Avg: $323
102%
#29
Core Ultra 7 265F
MSRP: $369|Avg: $276
100%
#30
Core i5-12400F
MSRP: $174|Avg: $110
100%
#31
Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
MSRP: $130|Avg: $80
98%
#32
Ryzen 7 2700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $100
98%
#33
Core i3-10100F
MSRP: $88|Avg: $50
98%
#34
Ryzen 5 7400F
MSRP: $150|Avg: $147
98%
#35
Ryzen 5 9600X
MSRP: $279|Avg: $178
95%
#36
Ryzen 7 3800X
MSRP: $399|Avg: $140
92%
#37
Ryzen 3 5300G
MSRP: $130|Avg: $80
92%
#38
Ryzen 9 7900X
MSRP: $549|Avg: $316
91%
#39
Ryzen 5 5600X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $135
91%
#40
Core i5-14600KF
MSRP: $304|Avg: $239
91%
#41
Ryzen 7 5800
MSRP: $349|Avg: $160
90%
#42
Core i3-14100F
MSRP: $109|Avg: $96
90%
#43
Ryzen 7 3700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $140
90%
#44
Ryzen 5 7600X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $178
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Platinum 8562Y+

#492
Xeon Platinum 8352M
MSRP: $4471|Avg: $4471
118%
#493
Xeon Platinum 8570
MSRP: $9595|Avg: $9595
116%
#494
EPYC 9184X
MSRP: $4928|Avg: $3750
115%
#495
Xeon Platinum 8470
MSRP: $9359|Avg: $9359
114%
#496
Xeon E7-8857 v2
MSRP: $3838|Avg: $2995
112%
#497
Xeon Gold 6148
MSRP: $3072|Avg: $290
112%
#498
Xeon E5-1681 V3
MSRP: $1589|Avg: $200
111%
#499
Xeon W-3275
MSRP: $4449|Avg: $1550
110%
#500
Xeon Gold 6138
MSRP: $2612|Avg: $300
109%
#501
Xeon E5-2690 v4
MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389
109%
#502
Xeon Platinum 8362
MSRP: $6236|Avg: $5740
108%
#503
Xeon W-3275M
MSRP: $4449|Avg: $4449
108%
#504
Xeon E5-2660 v3
MSRP: $1445|Avg: $150
107%
#505
Xeon E5-2679 v4
MSRP: $2702|Avg: $500
106%
#506
Xeon E5-2680 v3
MSRP: $1745|Avg: $212
101%
#507
Xeon Platinum 8562Y+
MSRP: $5945|Avg: $7000
100%
#508
Xeon E7-8895 v2
MSRP: $6841|Avg: $65
99%
#509
EPYC 9684X
MSRP: $14756|Avg: $14756
98%
#509
EPYC 9754
MSRP: $11900|Avg: $10631
98%
#511
Xeon D-1587
MSRP: $1652|Avg: $1443
98%
#512
Xeon E5-2687W v4
MSRP: $2141|Avg: $1138
98%
#513
Xeon W-3265
MSRP: $3684|Avg: $3400
97%
#514
Xeon E5-2658A V3
MSRP: $1832|Avg: $200
96%
#515
Xeon E5-4640 v4
MSRP: $2837|Avg: N/A
94%
#516
Xeon E7-8867 v3
MSRP: $4672|Avg: $4672
94%
#517
Xeon Gold 6150
MSRP: $3358|Avg: $196
93%
#518
Xeon E5-1680 v3
MSRP: $1723|Avg: $200
91%
#519
Xeon E5-2690 v3
MSRP: $2090|Avg: $85
91%
#520
Xeon 6780E
MSRP: $11350|Avg: $8513
91%
#521
Xeon E5-2697A v4
MSRP: $2891|Avg: $121
89%
#522
Xeon Gold 6134
MSRP: $2214|Avg: $378
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($7,000) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightCore Ultra 7 265FXeon Platinum 8562Y+
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($276)
⚠️ Higher cost ($7,000)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm)
✨ Modern (Emerald Rapids (2023) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core Ultra 7 265F ($276), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($6,724 less, 96% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightCore Ultra 7 265FXeon Platinum 8562Y+
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+2384%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($276)
⚠️ Higher cost ($7,000)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 7 265F and Xeon Platinum 8562Y+

Intel

Core Ultra 7 265F

The Core Ultra 7 265F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture. It features 20 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1851. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 49,161 points. Launch price was $379.

Intel

Xeon Platinum 8562Y+

The Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Emerald Rapids (2023) architecture. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 60 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 300 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 50,189 points. Launch price was $5,945.

Processing Power

The Core Ultra 7 265F packs 20 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 265F versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ — a 25.5% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 265F (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 265F uses the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture (3 nm), while the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ uses Emerald Rapids (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 265F scores 49,161 against the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+'s 50,189 — a 2.1% lead for the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 265F vs 60 MB (total) on the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+.

FeatureCore Ultra 7 265FXeon Platinum 8562Y+
Cores / Threads
20 / 20
32 / 64+60%
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz+29%
4.1 GHz
Base Clock
2.4 GHz
2.8 GHz+17%
L3 Cache
30 MB (total)
60 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache
3 MB (per core)+50%
2 MB (per core)
Process
3 nm-70%
10 nm
Architecture
Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Emerald Rapids (2023)
PassMark
49,161
50,189+2%
Cinebench R23 Multi
25,459
Geekbench 6 Single
3,000
Geekbench 6 Multi
20,000
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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 7 265F uses the LGA1851 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ uses LGA4677 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6400 on the Core Ultra 7 265F versus 5600 on the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ — the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ supports up to 4096 of RAM compared to 256 GB 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core Ultra 7 265F) vs 8 (Xeon Platinum 8562Y+). PCIe lanes: 24 (Core Ultra 7 265F) vs 80 (Xeon Platinum 8562Y+) — the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ offers 56 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Z890,B860,H810 (Core Ultra 7 265F) and C741 (Xeon Platinum 8562Y+).

FeatureCore Ultra 7 265FXeon Platinum 8562Y+
Socket
LGA1851
LGA4677
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0
PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-6400
5600+111900%
Max RAM Capacity
256 GB+6553500%
4096
RAM Channels
2
8+300%
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
24
80+233%
🔧

Advanced Features

Only the Core Ultra 7 265F has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Primary use case: Core Ultra 7 265F targets High Performance Gaming. Direct competitor: Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ rivals EPYC 9474F.

FeatureCore Ultra 7 265FXeon Platinum 8562Y+
Integrated GPU
No
No
IGPU Model
None
None
Unlocked
Yes
No
AVX-512
No
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
High Performance Gaming
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Value Analysis

The Core Ultra 7 265F launched at $369 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ debuted at $5945. At current prices ($276 vs $7000), the Core Ultra 7 265F is $6724 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Ultra 7 265F delivers 178.1 pts/$ vs 7.2 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8562Y+ — making the Core Ultra 7 265F the 184.5% better value option.

FeatureCore Ultra 7 265FXeon Platinum 8562Y+
MSRP
$369-94%
$5945
Avg Price (30d)
$276-96%
$7000
Performance per Dollar
178.1+2374%
7.2
Release Date
2025
2023