Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF - 20 cores (8P+12E), up to 5.5 GHz, 30 MB Cache (Boxed)
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.
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| 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 manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor generation | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor model | 265KF |
| Processor family | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| Processor cores | 20 |
| Processor socket | LGA 1851 (Socket V1) |
| Processor threads | 20 |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Performance cores | 8 |
| Efficient cores | 12 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5.5 GHz |
| Performance-core boost frequency | 5.4 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| Efficient-core boost frequency | 4.6 GHz |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Processor cache | 30 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Box | No |
| Cooler included | No |
| Processor base power | 125 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 250 W |
| Processor codename | Arrow Lake |
| Processor ARK ID | 241062 |
| L2 cache | 36 MB |
| On-board graphics card | No |
| Maximum internal memory supported by processor | 192 GB |
| Memory types supported by processor | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speeds supported by processor | 6400 MHz |
| Launch date | Q4'24 |
| Status | Launched |
| Maximum operating temperature | 105 °C |