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Core Ultra 7 265F
20 cores · 20 threads · up to 5.3 GHz on FCLGA1851.
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Cores
20
Threads
20
Boost
5.3 GHz
L3 cache
30 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
FCLGA1851
Performance breakdown
Gaming31
Productivity32
Single-core31
Multi-core83
Power efficiency26
Lab scores
Performance score30
Cores20
Threads20
Boost clock (GHz)5.3 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p68 fps
1440p54 fps
4K37 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Arrow Lake-S
- Process node
- 3 nm
- Socket
- FCLGA1851
- Release year
- 2025
- Total cores
- 20
- Threads
- 20
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 2.4 GHz
- Boost clock
- 5.3 GHz
- L1 cache
- 2240 KB
- L2 cache
- 60 MB
- L3 cache
- 30 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR5-6400
- Max capacity
- 256 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
- Launch price
- $379
Technologies
- Instruction sets
- SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, Turbo Boost Max 3.0, TXT
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners like the solid everyday performance and low power draw. The common complaint is the locked multiplier, which kills any overclocking fun.
Pros
- Games run cool and quiet
- Handles heavy multitasking easily
- Sips power for lower bills
- Stays fast for years to come
Cons
- Locked to non-overclockable motherboards
- No integrated graphics for troubleshooting
- Requires new expensive motherboard and RAM
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core Ultra 7 265F
Intel's Core Ultra 7 265F is a capable 65W desktop chip that trades raw gaming speed for strong multi-threaded efficiency.
Get it if you want a modern mid-range CPU that runs cool and quiet for daily work and light gaming. Skip it if you need top-tier performance for heavy workloads or already own a fast LGA1700 chip.
Buy it if…
- You're building a mid-range gaming PC and don't need integrated graphics.
- You want an efficient work rig for office tasks and web browsing.
- You're upgrading an older Intel system to a newer socket platform.
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