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Core Ultra 7 265KF
20 cores · 20 threads · up to 5.5 GHz on FCLGA1851.
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Cores
20
Threads
20
Boost
5.5 GHz
L3 cache
30 MB
TDP
125W
Socket
FCLGA1851
Performance breakdown
Gaming36
Productivity37
Single-core36
Multi-core83
Power efficiency30
Lab scores
Performance score35
Cores20
Threads20
Boost clock (GHz)5.5 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p79 fps
1440p63 fps
4K43 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Arrow Lake-S
- Process node
- 3 nm
- Socket
- FCLGA1851
- Release year
- 2024
- Total cores
- 20
- Threads
- 20
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.9 GHz
- Boost clock
- 5.5 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)
- 125W
- Max temperature
- 105°C
- 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
Gamers love its strong gaming speed and lower heat. The usual gripe is the higher power draw under full load compared to some rivals.
Pros
- Stays ice-cold under heavy loads
- Sips power when idling around
- Games smooth without stuttering
- Tackles multitasking without breaking a sweat
Cons
- Fan requires separate purchase
- Needs new motherboard for socket
- No integrated graphics for troubleshooting
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core Ultra 7 265KF
An Intel desktop CPU built for multi-threaded work, but it trades integrated graphics for slightly lower power draw.
Get it if you want a strong, modern CPU for high-end gaming and heavy multitasking without integrated graphics. Skip it if you need onboard video output or are building on a tight budget with older DDR4 parts.
Buy it if…
- You want a high-end gaming rig without paying for integrated graphics.
- You’re building a mid-range workstation for video editing or 3D modeling.
- You need a fast daily driver for multitasking with heavy productivity apps.
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