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Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF - 20 cores (8P+12E), up to 5.5 GHz, 30 MB Cache (Boxed)

SKU 6986 Brand INTEL EAN13 8592978580513
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF delivers 20 cores (8P+12E), 20 threads, up to 5.5 GHz boost, 125W TDP. Arrow Lake desktop CPU for LGA1851 with 30MB Smart Cache, Intel AI Boost NPU (13 TOPS), DDR5-6400 support. No iGPU, unlocked.
CPU (Processors) - Socket Intel LGA1851
CPU (Processors) - Processor Family Intel Core Ultra 7
CPU (Processors) - Cores 20
CPU (Processors) - Threads 20
CPU (Processors) - TDP 121-150W
CPU (Processors) - Integrated Graphics No (Discrete GPU Required)
CPU (Processors) - Memory Support DDR5
CPU (Processors) - Unlocked/Overclockable Yes
CPU (Processors) - Cooler Included No

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF is a high-performance desktop processor from Intel's Arrow Lake-S series (Series 2), launched in Q4 2024. Featuring 20 cores (8 Lion Cove P-cores + 12 Skymont E-cores) and 20 threads, it offers a base frequency of 3.9 GHz on P-cores (3.3 GHz E-cores) with boosts up to 5.5 GHz. Built on a 3nm process, it includes 30 MB Smart Cache (L3), 36 MB L2 cache, and advanced AI acceleration via Intel AI Boost NPU delivering up to 13 TOPS total system performance of 25 TOPS.

Designed for LGA1851 socket, this unlocked 'K' and 'F' (no iGPU) model has a 125W base TDP (250W turbo), requiring robust cooling and a discrete GPU. It supports DDR5-6400 dual-channel up to 192 GB, PCIe 5.0/4.0 (24 lanes), and technologies like Intel Thread Director, Turbo Boost Max 3.0, VT-x/VT-d, and DL Boost. Benchmarks show strong single-thread (top 14th) and multi-thread (top 178th) performance, competitive with i7-14700K in gaming/productivity.

  • ✅ 20 cores/20 threads, no hyperthreading
  • ✅ Unlocked for overclocking, no cooler included
  • ✅ AI-ready with NPU, DirectML/OpenVINO support
  • ✅ Max temp 105°C, Tray/Boxed variants available
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor generationIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor model265KF
Processor familyIntel Core Ultra 7
Processor cores20
Processor socketLGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Processor threads20
Processor operating modes64-bit
Performance cores8
Efficient cores12
Processor boost frequency5.5 GHz
Performance-core boost frequency5.4 GHz
Performance-core base frequency3.9 GHz
Efficient-core boost frequency4.6 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency3.3 GHz
Processor cache30 MB
Processor cache typeSmart Cache
BoxNo
Cooler includedNo
Processor base power125 W
Maximum turbo power250 W
Processor codenameArrow Lake
Processor ARK ID241062
L2 cache36 MB
On-board graphics cardNo
Maximum internal memory supported by processor192 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor6400 MHz
Launch dateQ4'24
StatusLaunched
Maximum operating temperature105 °C