The Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 265K CPU is a robust processor tailored to power modern digital workloads, from AI-driven tasks to intense gaming sessions. Part of Intel’s Core Ultra Series, this CPU is designed for creators and gamers seeking cutting-edge performance with AI integration. With a combination of performance cores (P-cores) and eight efficient cores (E-cores), the Core Ultra 7 265K handles multitasking seamlessly, offloading background tasks to the E-cores, which frees up the P-cores to drive demanding applications and maintain top-notch responsiveness. The processor’s powerful Intel® Smart Cache (30MB) and support for DDR5 memory (up to 6400MHz) make it a versatile choice for creators who rely on high data throughput for large files and smooth, efficient workflow.

Gamers and Esports professionals will benefit from the Core Ultra 7 265K’s performance-focused architecture, which provides a Max Turbo Frequency of up to 5.50GHz for intense gaming moments. With 24 PCIe lanes and Thunderbolt™ 5 support, this CPU is optimized for maximum expandability and high-speed connectivity. Built-in Intel® Killer™ Networking reduces lag and packet loss, offering a more seamless online gaming experience, while AI features like Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator (GNA) help ensure clear communication by filtering background noise in voice comms. The processor’s graphics capabilities also support high-resolution displays, including up to 8K resolution on DisplayPort and HDMI, making it a powerful engine for immersive gaming experiences.

For content creators, the Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 265K’s intelligent performance shines in AI-driven applications like generative AI and video production. Intel® Deep Learning Boost enhances AI workloads directly on the CPU, speeding up AI model processing for creators working with machine learning or neural networks. The integrated Intel® Connectivity Performance Suite optimizes network performance for smoother streaming, and Quick Sync Video accelerates video encoding, making this processor ideal for creators, streamers, and freelancers aiming to elevate their productivity. Together, these features make the Core Ultra 7 265K a powerhouse for users who need reliable, top-tier performance in both creative and gaming environments.

Specifications

CPU Specifications:

Total Cores: 20

# of Performance-cores: 8

# of Efficient-cores: 12

Total Threads: 20

Max Turbo Frequency: 5.50GHz

Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency: 5.50GHz

Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: 5.40GHz

Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.60GHz

Performance-core Base Frequency: 3.90GHz

Efficient-core Base Frequency: 3.30GHz

Cache: 30 MB Intel® Smart Cache

Total L2 Cache: 36 MB

Processor Base Power: 125 W

Maximum Turbo Power: 250 W

Memory Specifications:

Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type): 192 GB

Memory Types: Up to DDR5 6400 MT/s

Maximum Memory Speed: 6400MHz

Max # of Memory Channels: 2

ECC Memory Supported: Yes

Expansion Options:

Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision: 4.0

Max # of DMI Lanes: 8

Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4: Yes

Scalability: 1S Only

PCI Express Revision: 5.0 and 4.0

PCI Express Configurations: Up to 1×16+2×4, 2×8+2×4, 1×8+4×4

Max # of PCI Express Lanes: 24

Processor Graphics:

Processor Graphics: Intel® Graphics

Graphics Base Frequency: 300 MHz

Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency: 2.00GHz

Graphics Output: DP2.1 UHBR20, HDM2.1 FRL 12GHz, eDP1.4b

Xe-cores: 4

Max Resolution (HDMI): 4K @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 8K @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)

Max Resolution (DP): 8K @ 60Hz

Max Resolution (eDP – Integrated Flat Panel): 4K @ 60Hz

DirectX Support: 12

OpenGL Support: 4.5

OpenCL Support: 3

Intel® Quick Sync Video: Yes

# of Displays Supported: 4

Device ID: 0x7D67

Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) on GPU: Yes

NPU Specifications:

NPU Name: Intel® AI Boost

NPU Peak TOPS (Int8): 13

Sparsity Support: Yes

Windows Studio Effects Support: Yes

AI Software Frameworks Supported by NPU: OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Advanced Features:

Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD): Yes

Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator: 3.5

Intel® Thread Director: Yes

Intel® Speed Shift Technology: Yes

Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0: Yes

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology: 2.0

Intel® 64: Yes

Instruction Set: 64-bit

Instruction Set Extensions: Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2

Idle States: Yes

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology: Yes

Thermal Monitoring Technologies: Yes

Security & Reliability

Intel vPro® Eligibility: Intel vPro® Enterprise, Intel vPro® Platform

Intel® Threat Detection Technology (TDT): Yes

Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT): Yes

Intel® Standard Manageability (ISM): Yes

Intel® Remote Platform Erase (RPE): Yes

Intel® One-Click Recovery: Yes

Intel® Hardware Shield Eligibility: Yes

Intel® Control-Flow Enforcement Technology: Yes

Intel® Total Memory Encryption – Multi Key: Yes

Intel® AES New Instructions: Yes

Secure Key: Yes

Intel® Trusted Execution Technology: Yes

Execute Disable Bit: Yes

Intel® OS Guard: Yes

Intel® Boot Guard: Yes

Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC): Yes

Intel® Stable IT Platform Program (SIPP): Yes

Intel® Virtualization Technology with Redirect Protection (VT-rp): Yes

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x): Yes

Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d): Yes

Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT): Yes

Additional Information
 

Product Collection: Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)

Code Name: Products formerly Arrow Lake

Vertical Segment: Desktop

Processor Number: 265K

Brand: Intel

EAN: 5032037282062

Warranty: 36 months limited warranty

Included in the box:

1x Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 265K LGA1851 5.50GHz 20-Core CPU