Core Ultra 7 265U vs Xeon D-1736NT
Core Ultra 7 265U
Xeon D-1736NT
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 265U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1736NT
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 7 265U | Xeon D-1736NT |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-U (2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 7 265U | Xeon D-1736NT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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 265U and Xeon D-1736NT
Core Ultra 7 265U
The Core Ultra 7 265U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-U (2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): 14 MB + 12 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 17,900 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon D-1736NT
The Xeon D-1736NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 67 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,826 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 7 265U packs 12 cores / 14 threads, while the Xeon D-1736NT offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core Ultra 7 265U has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 265U versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1736NT — a 40.9% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 265U (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 265U is built on the Arrow Lake-U (2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 265U scores 17,900 against the Xeon D-1736NT's 17,826 — a 0.4% lead for the Core Ultra 7 265U. L3 cache: 12 MB on the Core Ultra 7 265U vs 15 MB on the Xeon D-1736NT.
| Feature | Core Ultra 7 265U | Xeon D-1736NT |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 14+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.3 GHz+51% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.7 GHz+13% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 15 MB+25% |
| Process | 5 nm-50% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake-U (2025) | — |
| PassMark | 17,900 | 17,826 |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 7 265U uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon D-1736NT uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core Ultra 7 265U | Xeon D-1736NT |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2049 | FCBGA2227 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
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