Core Ultra 7 265T

Name: Intel Core Ultra 7 265T
Brand: Intel
Rating: 4.5 (8 reviews)

20 cores · 20 threads · up to 5.3 GHz on FCLGA1851.

4.5 · 8 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

5.3 GHz

L3 cache

30 MB

TDP

35W

Socket

FCLGA1851

Performance breakdown

Gaming23

Productivity24

Single-core24

Multi-core83

Power efficiency20

Lab scores

Performance score23

Cores20

Threads20

Boost clock (GHz)5.3 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p51 fps

1440p40 fps

4K28 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Arrow Lake-S
Process node: 3 nm
Socket: FCLGA1851
Release year: 2025
Total cores: 20
Threads: 20
Integrated graphics: Intel® Graphics

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 1.5 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): 35W
PCIe: PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
Launch price: $384

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 its cool, quiet operation and low power draw for a basic office PC. The main complaint is that performance feels sluggish for anything beyond light multitasking.

Pros

Sips power, stays whisper quiet
Handles everyday tasks with ease
Fits perfectly in small builds
Punches above its weight class

Cons

Feels expensive for what you get
Only works with new motherboards
Not great for heavy gaming

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core Ultra 7 265T

A low-power desktop chip that runs cool and quiet but trades heavily in performance to hit that 35-watt target.

Get it if you need a super low-power chip for a compact office PC or quiet home server. Skip it if you expect serious gaming or heavy multitasking performance from a desktop CPU.