Intel - Core Ultra 7 265K - 30 MB Smart Cache - Tray - Processor

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K arrives as part of Intel's Arrow Lake family, launched in Q4'24 to bring high-performance desktop computing to power users and professionals.

This Intel Core Ultra 7 265K processor is a 20-core (8 Performance + 12 Efficient) 64-bit CPU built on the Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) generation with a 30 MB Smart Cache and an Arrow Lake codename. It supports up to 5.5 GHz turbo frequency and delivers strong single-threaded and multi-threaded performance for demanding workflows.

With a base power of 125 W and maximum turbo power up to 250 W, the 265K targets desktop workstations and high-end PCs that need sustained performance. The chip fits the LGA 1851 (Socket V1) and supports dual-channel DDR5 memory up to 192 GB at 6400 MHz, with ECC support for reliability in professional environments.

The processor integrates Intel Graphics with 4 Xe-cores, a base GPU frequency of 300 MHz and dynamic frequencies up to 2000 MHz, supporting HDMI 2.1, eDP 1.4b and DisplayPort 2.1 outputs. The on-board graphics can drive up to four displays and supports DirectX 12.0 and OpenGL 4.5, making it suitable for content creation, video playback and light GPU-accelerated tasks.

AI capabilities are a highlight, with an NPU (Intel AI Boost) offering up to 13 TOPs and combined processor performance up to 33 TOPs. The CPU and NPU support popular frameworks like DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX Runtime and WebNN, enabling faster inference and Windows Studio effects support for creators and developers.

Connectivity and platform features include up to 24 PCIe lanes (PCIe 4.0 and 5.0), Thunderbolt 4, Intel vPro enterprise eligibility, extensive virtualization and security technologies (VT-x, VT-d, Intel CET, Intel Hardware Shield, Intel TDT), and platform manageability options for IT deployments.

Use cases: the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is ideal for workstation tasks such as 3D rendering, software development, AI inference at the edge, high‑end content creation, and multi‑display productivity setups. Its blend of performance and efficiency cores suits mixed workloads, from single-threaded responsiveness to heavy parallel processing.

Key selling points include high boost clocks to 5.5 GHz, 20 cores for versatile multitasking, robust AI acceleration, DDR5-6400 memory support up to 192 GB, integrated modern graphics with DisplayPort 2.1/HDMI 2.1, and enterprise-grade security and manageability features.

• 20 cores (8P + 12E) with up to 5.5 GHz turbo
• 30 MB Smart Cache and LGA 1851 socket
• AI NPU up to 13 TOPs and broad AI framework support
• DDR5-6400 support up to 192 GB with ECC
• Integrated Intel Graphics supporting DP2.1 and HDMI 2.1