Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF CPU

Firstly, I should mention I don't play games (at all). If you play games - this isn't the CPU for you (the x3d lineup is much, much better value). For productivity, this CPU is great. You're getting equivalent performance to a 14900kf from a 'i7' (both single and multi core) at much, much lower temps and power draw. I'm using this with a D15, and under 100% load keeps it around 70 degrees. Apart from some specific programs and use cases that seem to really dislike the need tiled design (i.e. games, some productivity such as photoshop - which should be fixed eventually), this is a really great chip. Downsides include the high Z890 mobo cost ...view more Firstly, I should mention I don't play games (at all). If you play games - this isn't the CPU for you (the x3d lineup is much, much better value). For productivity, this CPU is great. You're getting equivalent performance to a 14900kf from a 'i7' (both single and multi core) at much, much lower temps and power draw. I'm using this with a D15, and under 100% load keeps it around 70 degrees. Apart from some specific programs and use cases that seem to really dislike the need tiled design (i.e. games, some productivity such as photoshop - which should be fixed eventually), this is a really great chip. Downsides include the high Z890 mobo cost (compared to zen 5) and the possibility that intel will release a new socket for the next gen :-(

$100 cheaper than the i7 14700KF and just as fast if not faster. Missing hyperthreading 20/20 to 20/28 on the i7 if that is important to you for things like rendering, which in that case you should get an AMD. Perfectly fine for gaming, streaming etc. Excellent value compared to the Ultra 5 KF or Ultra 9 KF, so much so you wonder why those two models exists. The required Z890 Motherboard is pricey. Is Intel back? Perhaps, certainly a big step in the right direction. $100 cheaper than the i7 14700KF and just as fast if not faster. Missing hyperthreading 20/20 to 20/28 on the i7 if that is important to you for things like rendering, which in that case you should get an AMD. Perfectly fine for gaming, streaming etc. Excellent value compared to the Ultra 5 KF or Ultra 9 KF, so much so you wonder why those two models exists. The required Z890 Motherboard is pricey. Is Intel back? Perhaps, certainly a big step in the right direction.