Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 265KF – Arrow Lake Series 2
Unleash next-generation desktop performance with the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF. Featuring 20 cores (8P + 12E), a 5.5GHz max turbo frequency, Intel AI Boost NPU, and PCIe 5.0 support — this processor is engineered for demanding workloads, AI-accelerated computing, content creation, and high-performance gaming on the LGA1851 platform.
Key Features
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20-Core Hybrid Architecture: 8 Performance-cores (up to 5.4GHz) + 12 Efficient-cores (up to 4.6GHz) for optimal multitasking and workload distribution.
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5.5GHz Max Turbo Frequency: Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 delivers peak single-core performance for demanding applications and gaming.
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30MB Intel Smart Cache + 36MB L2 Cache: Large cache hierarchy for fast data access and reduced latency.
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Intel AI Boost NPU (13 TOPS): Dedicated neural processing unit for AI-accelerated tasks, Windows Studio Effects, and AI software frameworks including OpenVINO™, DirectML, and ONNX RT.
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DDR5 6400 MT/s Support: Up to 192GB of high-speed DDR5 memory across 2 channels for maximum bandwidth.
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PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 Support: Up to 24 PCIe lanes with flexible configurations for GPUs, NVMe SSDs, and expansion cards.
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Intel Thunderbolt™ 4: High-speed connectivity for peripherals, displays, and data transfer.
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TSMC N3B Lithography: Advanced 3nm-class process for improved power efficiency and performance density.
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Intel Thread Director: Intelligent workload scheduling across Performance and Efficient cores for optimized responsiveness.
CPU Specifications
| Feature |
Details |
| Processor Number |
Core Ultra 7 265KF |
| Series |
Intel Core Ultra Series 2 (Arrow Lake) |
| Segment |
Desktop |
| Total Cores |
20 (8P + 12E) |
| Total Threads |
20 |
| Max Turbo Frequency |
5.5 GHz |
| P-Core Max Turbo |
5.4 GHz |
| E-Core Max Turbo |
4.6 GHz |
| P-Core Base |
3.9 GHz |
| E-Core Base |
3.3 GHz |
| Cache |
30MB Intel Smart Cache + 36MB L2 |
| Base Power |
125W |
| Max Turbo Power |
250W |
| Lithography |
TSMC N3B |
| Socket |
FCLGA1851 |
| Max Operating Temp |
105°C |
Memory & Connectivity
| Feature |
Details |
| Memory Type |
DDR5 up to 6400 MT/s |
| Max Memory |
192 GB |
| Memory Channels |
2 |
| PCIe Version |
5.0 and 4.0 |
| Max PCIe Lanes |
24 |
| Thunderbolt 4 |
Yes |
| DMI Revision |
4 (8 lanes) |
AI & NPU
| Feature |
Details |
| NPU Name |
Intel AI Boost |
| NPU Peak TOPS |
13 TOPS (Int8) |
| Overall Peak TOPS |
25 TOPS |
| AI Frameworks |
OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
