Intel Core Ultra 7 Desktop Processor 265K - 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.5 GHz
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- Condition
- New
- Model
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
- Weight
- 2.8 oz
- CPU Manufacturer
- Intel
- CPU Model
- Intel Core Ultra 7
- CPU Speed
- 5.5 GHz
- CPU Socket
- LGA 1851
- Warranty
- 3 year manufacturer
Features 6
- Get ultra-efficient with Intel Core Ultra desktop processors that improve both performance and efficiency so your PC can run cooler, quieter, and quicker.
- Core and Threads 20 cores (8 P-cores plus 12 E-cores) and 20 threads
- Performance Hybrid Architecture Integrates two core microarchitectures, prioritizing and distributing workloads to optimize performance
- Performance Unlocked Up to 5.5 GHz unlocked. 36MB Cache
- Compatibility Compatible with Intel 800 series chipset-based motherboards
- PCIe Express Version Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, and PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 support. Intel Optane Memory support. No thermal solution included
Description
Intel Core Ultra 7 desktop processor 265K. Featuring PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 support and DDR5 support, unlocked Intel Core Ultra 7 desktop processors (series 2) are optimized for gamers and productivity and help deliver high performance. Compatible with Intel 800 Series Chipset based motherboards. 125W Processor Base Power.
Specs 27
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| CPU Manufacturer | Intel |
| CPU Model | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| CPU Speed | 5.5 GHz |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1851 |
| Processor Series | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| Processor Speed | 5.5 GHz |
| Processor Socket | LGA 1851 |
| Secondary Cache | 30 MB |
| Wattage | 125 watts |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 36 MB |
| Processor Count | 20 |
| Processor Number of Concurrent Threads | 20 |
| Processor Core Count | 20 |
| Platform | Windows 11 |
| Software Update Supported to Date | unknown |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Model Number | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| UPC | 735858550529 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 65, 62 |
| Built-In Media | Item |
| Item Weight | 2.8 ounces |
| Mfr Part Number | BX80768265K |
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Top Amazon Reviews
Absolutely Rock Solid — Perfect 20-Core Workhorse
Style: Processor
I’ve been running this Intel Core Ultra 7 265K on my ASUS TUF Gaming Z890 Pro motherboard and it has been absolutely flawless. Zero issues, zero crashes, and 100% stable right out of the gate.The 20-core layout handles everything I throw at it without breaking a sweat. It pairs beautifully with the Z890 platform, maintaining perfect stability even under heavy, sustained workloads. If you want a high-performance chip that works perfectly from day one without any stability headaches, this is it. Highly recommended!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2026 by george
Was a great CPU for 250usd on sale, but get a 270k on sale if you can.
Style: Processor
Works very well for a year now, stable and fast. The only weird part is that it only goes up to 5.3ghz when 5.5 is the spec. Been using it in GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS Elite WIFI7 ICE with boost mode level 1 on for a year, all very stable. And now it works in another PC and I upgraded to 270k. The difference is not huge but it's there. It's a dead end platform and I will be skipping a generation or two so it makes sense to just get the best in it while I can, especially when I found it on sale for a good price. Wish this socket had some longevity but this is the end of line I guess o7 It's a nice CPU but I would recommend getting 270k on sale for around 260 usd.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2026 by Dev
High Performance Processing Power
Style: Processor
This is an excellent CPU for the money. Using this CPU with 32 Gigs of DDR5 RAM I built the zippiest PC! Boots from cold/off to responsive desktop in 25 seconds. CPU overclocks itself depending on load. Be aware that this CPU can't be air cooled. It requires a water cooled CPU cooling system. Pair it with 1 TB or more of SSD mass storage and you have an excellent system for any purpose.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2026 by Barniferous
Solid upgrade even from a 14700k and a vast on-chip GPU improvement for the 265k
Style: Processor
I am not one to be on the bleeding edge of tech especially knowing the LGA-1851 socket will not last 3 gens like the LGA-1700. However there were too many new benefits for me. Specifically the 4 additional PCIe 5 lanes for faster Nvme speeds as well as Built in Thunderbolt, and running less hot. I had a Z790 with a 14700k that ran very hot and realizing this one may also run hot, I opted for a 360 AIO instead of the 280 push/pull rad I had on the 14700k. Overall, the initial benchmarks are better than the 14700, not hugely substantial, but still outperforms. The z890 also outperforms the Z790. I also benched just the chip and the new GPU which is impressive for an on chip GPU. They have learned a lot from their ARC graphics and the tech and drivers have gotten better. The graphics are a vast improvement over their other built in GPUs. I happened to use a separate video card in daily use, but wanted to highlight the improvements since they were noticeable IMO. The GPU obviously doesnt compare to a dedicated GPU, however for business users and even some light gaming you can be happy with its performance. This is a good solid CPU upgrade regardless of whether you have a dedicated GPU or not and it runs a lot cooler at slightly better cpu performance. I was already using some fast DDR5 so it was an easy upgrade for me.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2025 by Craigc
A great value if you need a strong multi-threaded processor
Style: Processor
The Gaming performance is decent, the CPU is stable, and it doesn't run hot or consume a ton of power. In Gaming it beats on and beats out older 14nm Intel processors, and it can go toe to toe with Alder Lake processors. I haven't checked out the performance of the Integrated Graphics, but it is supposedly way better than what Intel had used for years with their Core i desktop processors. Where this processor really shines is with workstation type tasks. Pound for pound and dollar for dollar there isn't a better value. I ran a number of benchmarks such as a few different versions of Cinebench and the benchmark numbers this thing puts out is amazing. The Skymont based E-Cores on these Arrow Lake processors are greatly improved over the Gracemont E-Cores that were used in Raptor Lake and Alder Lake. The reason I bought this is I was forced to buy a motherboard with a 5090, and I decided to upgrade my Daughter's computer which had a Core i9-9900k. I gave her a choice between Intel and AMD Ryzen, and she picked Intel. Since I had a spare motherboard for both platforms, I decided on this processor. The Core Ultra 9 285k would have been nice, but I didn't see a reason to pay almost twice as much for four extra E-Cores and slightly higher clock frequencies. Given a choice for my own system, I probably wouldn't buy one of these unless I needed something cheap for CAD, Premiere Pro, or something that can leverage Quick-Sync. What I dislike the most is not the CPU, but the platform. Intel plans to release Arrow Lake refresh processors for this platform, then they'll ditch it for another socket with Panther/Nova Lake. At least AMD is going to squeeze out Zen 6 for socket AM5. Overall this is a good processor. In some ways it reminds me of the workstation type value the old FX-8150 and FX-8350 brought to the table, but it doesn't have all of the heat and power consumption issues that came with those processors.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2025 by Another Customer
Good luck with the packaging it comes in!!!
Style: Processor
Very nice CPU-it works just fine!! It is on an MSI Z890 Carbon WIFI motherboard with 32 gb Corsair Vengeance memory. I took off one star because it was lucky it worked when I got it- it was shipped in a bag and one corner of the cardboard box it comes in was mashed. Ask them to ship it in a box with some packing around it before you buy it!!!! A lot of expensive items from Amazon are packed very poorly for the last 2 or 3 months!!!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2026 by J R 3
fast and cooler
Style: Processor
I am in awe! Power, speed and much cooler. I speak in only results. This Ultra 7 is an improvement over my i7-14700K. There are a lot more technical authors out there that can give you elaborate specification jargon. I am not that kind of author. I build in silence and cherish desirable results and outcomes. This processor is a fave.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2026 by WOewok
When You're Ready To Grow Up And Do Something On Your PC Besides Play Games
Style: Processor
If you watch certain popular YouTube tech channels and read the hivemind babble at a certain site that rhymes with “head hit”, then you would believe that computers have no other purpose in this world but to play games. In that regard, there is no denying that AMD excels at building CPUs that out-game Intel (although, the margins are not as great as they want you to believe), but Intel excels in productivity tasks which is far more important than getting a few more frames in whatever the latest and greatest AAA game is. I mean, AMD uses computers to design and build their CPUs for all those gamey people (yes, some of them do stink - attitudes anyway), so productivity is king. Intel took a pretty good beat down for the issues with 13th and 14th generation CPUs and stumbled out of the gate with these Core Ultra chips, but these problems are blown out of proportion by the aforementioned outlets and I have not seen much in the way of retractions when Intel admitted (and fixed) the problems with this current gen, so be careful where you get your information. If you are considering buying this CPU, there are two videos I highly recommend watching. Go to YouTube and search “Is The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K Really That Bad? Blackbird PC”, and “We're looking at it ALL wrong...AMD Ryzen 9900x vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265k Tech Notice”. These are two YouTubers who provide proper objective results without all the drama and hyperbole of the popular channels who are just feeding the “head hit” beast and working their own personal agendas. I have run a few synthetic benchmarks and performance was very good, but I prefer real world results like video compression with Handbrake, which produced some seriously impressive numbers. The time it takes to process a 2-pass encode for Blu Ray files is about 50% -60% less than it took my i5 10600k, and it stays pretty cool with the highest temps on some of the cores hitting 84C with a Thermalright Phantom Spirit cooler. Even though my temps were perfectly fine out of the box, I still like to keep things as cool as possible and I have undervolted to a stable - 0.075. The Core Ultra chips benefit greatly from faster RAM, and 8000MHz seems to be the stable sweet spot from all the reviews I have watched, but I opted for less expensive 7200MHz which is more than adequate for a home setup. If there are concerns about CPU bending like previous gens, then look for motherboards that utilize the new reduced load ILM (RL-ILM). The initial release price was a bit tough to swallow, but now they are very budget-friendly and pretty much a no-brainer if you like to do things with your PC other than play games.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2025 by Richard3107