Core Ultra 7
Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Desktop Processor 265F 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.3 GHz
The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is a robust desktop processor built on Arrow Lake architecture, combining 20 hybrid cores to deliver exceptional performance for gaming, content creation, and productivity.
Core Architecture & Performance
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20 cores total: 8 high-performance cores (P‑cores) and 12 efficiency cores (E‑cores)
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Boost clocks reach up to 5.3 GHz on P‑cores
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Includes 30 MB L3 cache and 32 MB L2 cache for seamless multitasking and fast data access
Power & Efficiency
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Base power rating at 125 W, with turbo modes drawing up to 189 W
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Built using Intel 4 (TSMC N3B) process for high efficiency and thermal handling
Memory & Integration
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Supports up to 256 GB of DDR5-6400 memory across dual channels
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Includes integrated Xe-LPG graphics up to 2.0 GHz—suitable for display tasks and light GPU workloads
Platform & Features
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Native support for PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 lanes
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AI-optimized NPU capable of 16 TOPS local inference
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Compatible with contemporary desktop motherboards and chipsets launched in late 2024
Ideal Use Cases
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Enthusiasts and professionals who need fast performance for gaming at high settings
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Content creators, video editors, and developers requiring multicore strength and AI acceleration
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Users upgrading to next-gen platforms with ample future scalability
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
General Description
| Architecture | Arrow Lake‑S (Ada Lovelace successors) |
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| Cores / Threads | 20 cores (8 P‑cores + 12 E‑cores), 20 threads |
| Process Node | TSMC N3B (3 nm) |
Clocks & Cache
| Max Turbo | 5.30 GHz |
|---|---|
| P-Core Max Turbo | 5.2 GHz |
| E-Core Max Turbo | 4.6 GHz |
| P-Core Base / E-Core Base | 2.4 GHz / 1.8 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB total |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB Intel Smart Cache |
Power
| Base Power (PBP) | 65 W |
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| Max Turbo Power (MTP) | 182 W |
Memory & I/O
| Memory Support | DDR5‑6400 up to 256 GB, ECC supported |
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| Memory Channels | 2 channels |
| PCIe | 24 lanes (PCIe 5.0 & 4.0) |
| DMI | DMI 4.0 (x8) |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 support |
AI & Integrated Graphics
| NPU Peak | 13 TOPS INT8 (Intel AI Boost) |
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| CPU DL Boost | Yes |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel GPU; Dynamic up to 1.95 GHz; supports OpenVINO, DirectML, WebNN |
Socket & Platform
| Socket | FCLGA1851 (Arrow Lake-S) |
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| Supported Features | Intel Thread Director, Speed Shift, VMD, GNA 3.5, PCIe 5.0 |
