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Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF - LGA1851 20-Core 5.5 GHz DDR5 (Tray)

SKU 8670 Brand INTEL EAN13 4251538818582
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF: 20-core (8P+12E) desktop CPU, 5.5 GHz boost, DDR5/PCIe 5.0, 125W TDP, LGA1851, no iGPU, unlocked K-series, tray packaging.
CPU (Processors) - Socket Intel LGA1851
CPU (Processors) - Processor Family Intel Core Ultra 7
CPU (Processors) - Cores 20
CPU (Processors) - Threads 20
CPU (Processors) - TDP 96-120W
CPU (Processors) - Integrated Graphics No (Discrete GPU Required)
CPU (Processors) - Memory Support DDR5 DDR5 ECC
CPU (Processors) - Unlocked/Overclockable Yes
CPU (Processors) - Cooler Included No

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF is a high-performance desktop processor featuring 20 cores (8 Performance-cores + 12 Efficient-cores) with up to 5.5 GHz boost frequency. Based on the Arrow Lake architecture and manufactured on Intel's advanced 3nm process, this unlocked K-series processor delivers excellent multi-threaded performance while maintaining power efficiency through its hybrid core design. The F-designation indicates no integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for display output.

This processor supports DDR5-6400 memory at up to 192GB capacity with dual-channel configuration, PCIe 5.0 connectivity for maximum bandwidth, and includes Intel AI Boost NPU with 13 TOPS for AI workload acceleration. With a base TDP of 125W and maximum turbo power of 250W, it requires appropriate cooling solutions. The LGA1851 socket ensures compatibility with latest Intel 200-series chipsets. Tray packaging indicates this is an OEM/bulk variant without retail packaging or included cooler.

Key specifications and features:

  • 8 Performance-cores (3.9 GHz base / 5.5 GHz boost) + 12 Efficient-cores (3.3 GHz base / 4.6 GHz boost)
  • 30MB Smart Cache (8x3MB L2 per P-core + 3x4MB L2 per E-core group)
  • Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0 and Turbo Boost 2.0 technologies
  • Intel AI Boost NPU: 13 TOPS performance, supports DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
  • DDR5-6400 memory support, ECC capable, up to 192GB maximum
  • PCIe 5.0 x20 lanes (78.8 GB/s bandwidth) + PCIe 4.0 support
  • Maximum operating temperature: 105°C
  • Unlocked multiplier for overclocking enthusiasts
  • No integrated graphics - discrete GPU required
Processor ManufacturerIntel
Processor FamilyIntel Core Ultra 7
Processor Model265KF
Processor CodenameArrow Lake
Processor SocketLGA1851 (Socket V1)
Package TypeTray
Total Cores20
Performance Cores8
Efficient Cores12
Total Threads20
Performance-Core Base Frequency3.9 GHz
Performance-Core Boost Frequency5.5 GHz
Efficient-Core Base Frequency3.3 GHz
Efficient-Core Boost Frequency4.6 GHz
Processor Cache30 MB Smart Cache
L1 Instruction Cache (P-cores)8 x 64 KB
L1 Data Cache (P-cores)8 x 48 KB
L2 Cache (P-cores)8 x 3072 KB
L1 Instruction Cache (E-cores)12 x 64 KB
L1 Data Cache (E-cores)12 x 32 KB
L2 Cache (E-cores)3 x 4096 KB
L3 Cache30 MB
Base TDP (PL1)125 W
Turbo TDP (PL2)177 W
Maximum TDP250 W
Maximum Operating Temperature105 °C
Manufacturing Process3 nm
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2
AES-NIYes
Hyper-ThreadingNo
Turbo Boost Technology2.0
Turbo Boost Max 3.0Yes, up to 5.5 GHz
Speed ShiftYes
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)Yes
Idle StatesYes
Thermal MonitoringYes
Deep Learning BoostYes
Integrated GraphicsNo (F-designation)
Neural Processing Unit (NPU)Intel AI Boost
NPU Performance13 TOPS
Total Processor Performance25 TOPs
AI Software Frameworks SupportedDirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
Memory TypeDDR5-SDRAM
Memory SpeedDDR5-6400 MT/s
Maximum Memory192 GB
Memory ChannelsDual-channel (2)
Maximum Memory Bandwidth102.4 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportYes
PCIe VersionPCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0
PCIe Lanes20 lanes PCIe 5.0
PCIe Bandwidth78.8 GB/s
Direct Media Interface (DMI)DMI 4.0, 8 lanes
Unlocked MultiplierYes (K-designation)
Overclocking SupportIntel Thermal Velocity Boost, Intel Turbo Boost Max, Intel XMP
vProYes
Standard Manageability (ISM)Yes
Thermal Solution SpecificationPCG 2020A
SteppingB0
Intel ARK ID241062
Launch DateQ4 2024
StatusLaunched
Market SegmentDesktop
Use ConditionsPC/Client/Tablet
Geekbench 5 Single-Core Score2,252 points
Geekbench 5 Multi-Core Score17,722 points