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Intel Core Ultra 7 265K - 20-Core (8P+12E) Arrow Lake, 3.9GHz/5.5GHz, 30MB, LGA1851 (Boxed)

SKU 7018 Brand INTEL EAN13 5032037282062
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K: 20-core (8P+12E) Arrow Lake desktop CPU, 3.9GHz base/5.5GHz boost, 30MB cache, LGA1851, 125W TDP. Supports DDR5-6400 ECC, Intel Graphics iGPU, AI Boost NPU (13 TOPS). Boxed, no cooler. Efficient performer vs 14th gen.
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 Yes (Integrated Graphics)
CPU (Processors) - Memory Support DDR5
CPU (Processors) - Unlocked/Overclockable Yes
CPU (Processors) - Cooler Included No

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is a high-performance desktop processor from Intel's Arrow Lake series (Core Ultra Series 2), featuring a hybrid architecture with 8 Lion Cove performance cores and 12 Skymont efficient cores for a total of 20 cores and 20 threads. It delivers a base frequency of 3.9 GHz on P-cores (boost to 5.5 GHz) and 3.3 GHz on E-cores (boost to 4.6 GHz), paired with 30 MB Smart Cache and support for DDR5-6400 in dual-channel up to 192 GB (ECC yes). Built on a 3 nm process, it offers excellent efficiency with 125W base TDP (250W max turbo).

This unlocked 'K' model is ideal for gaming, content creation, and AI workloads, with integrated Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores, up to 2.0 GHz) supporting 4 displays via HDMI 2.1/DP 2.1. It includes Intel AI Boost NPU (13 TOPS), total platform up to 33 TOPS. Benchmarks show strong multi-threaded performance (e.g., Cinebench edges 14700K in efficiency) but gaming lags ~8% behind due to no hyper-threading[1][2][3]. PCIe 5.0/4.0 (24 lanes), no cooler included—requires robust cooling.

  • ✅ 20 cores/20 threads, LGA1851 socket
  • ✅ DDR5-6400 ECC, 192 GB max memory
  • ✅ Integrated GPU + NPU for AI (DirectML, OpenVINO)
  • ✅ Unlocked for overclocking, vPro eligible
  • ✅ Launched Q4'24, max temp 105°C
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor generationIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor model265K
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
BoxYes
Cooler includedNo
Processor base power125 W
Maximum turbo power250 W
Processor codenameArrow Lake
Maximum internal memory supported by processor192 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor6400 MHz
ECCYes
On-board graphics cardYes
On-board graphics card modelIntel Graphics
Market segmentDesktop
Maximum operating temperature105 °C
Launch dateQ4'24
StatusLaunched
L2 cache36864 KB