# Intel Core Ultra 7 265F Desktop CPU: Intel Also called intel core ultra 7 265f, core ultra 7 265f, 265f, core-ultra-7-265f Intel, Desktop CPU, Arrow Lake Intel Core Ultra 7 desktop processor on Arrow Lake, with 20 cores and 20 threads and 36864 KB L2, 30 MB L3 at 65 W TDP on a 3 nm process addressing up to 256 GB and no integrated graphics. ## What you need to know Still a capable Core Ultra 7 desktop chip. Intel Core Ultra 7 265F launched in January 1, 2025., It has 20 cores and 20 threads on Arrow Lake, dropping into the FCLGA1851 socket. It is no longer the newest SKU in every store, but the chip is still useful when the rest of the PC keeps up. - **Still good?**: Yes, for most work this class is sold for **Product age**: 1 year old **Upgrade pressure**: Low Feex says This SKU has no picture of its own. If the machine has no discrete GPU, a black screen after install is expected, not a dead CPU. ## What this hardware means today Age and usefulness are not the same number. This page keeps them separate. - **Performance today**: **Excellent.** Excellent for the class when RAM, storage, and the GPU keep up. **Product age 1 year old**: **Current generation.** Launched January 1, 2025. Newer platforms exist. That does not make this chip unusable by itself. **Support status **: **Supported.** Current Windows and current applications still run on this class of CPU. Platform BIOS support depends on the motherboard or laptop vendor. **Upgrade pressure **: **Low.** Upgrade pressure is low unless you need a different platform feature. ## Where does it sit? Arrow Lake sits on Intel's recent Core timeline. Later desktop branding moved toward Core Ultra. 11th Gen 12th Gen 13th Gen 14th Gen Core Ultra ## Performance context These are qualitative readings, not a fake 8.7 out of 10. Workload still wins. ### Gaming: Very Good Plenty for current games when the GPU is the limit, which it often is. ### Productivity: Excellent 20 cores cover office, browser, and compile work in this class. ### Multithreaded workloads: Very Good 20 threads. Heavy encodes still scale further on higher-core parts. ### General use: Excellent Everyday Windows use is not where most people notice this SKU first. ### Efficiency: Good Rated 65 W base power. That is a platform number, not a promise about your cooler. ## Should you upgrade? Probably not if this chip already matches your work. ### Upgrade makes more sense if - Your workload is strongly CPU limited - You need a newer platform for memory, I/O, or chipset features - You need substantially more multicore performance - You need newer connectivity that your current board cannot offer ### Upgrade makes less sense if - The GPU is the real bottleneck - Current applications are already responsive - The CPU rarely limits your workload ## Specifications Figures below follow the Feex Hardware Database record for this SKU. Fields without a recorded value are omitted. ### Processor Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is built on Arrow Lake using a 3 nm process. | Manufacturer | Intel | | --------------------- | -------------------------------------- | | Family | Core Ultra 7 | | Architecture | Arrow Lake | | Generation | Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) | | Manufacturing process | 3 nm | | Segment | Desktop | ### Cores and threads Intel Core Ultra 7 265F has 20 cores and 20 threads. | Cores | 20 (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) | | ------------------- | --------------------------- | | P-cores | 8 | | E-cores | 12 | | Threads | 20 | | Hybrid architecture | Yes | ### Clock speeds Base clock is 2.4 GHz. Boost reaches 5.3 GHz. | Base frequency | 2.4 GHz | | -------------- | ------- | | Max boost | 5.3 GHz | ### Cache Cache on this sheet is 30 MB L3. | L2 cache | 36864 KB | | ----------- | -------- | | L3 cache | 30 MB | | Total cache | 66 MB | ### Memory Intel Core Ultra 7 265F addresses 256 GB across 2 memory channels. | Supported types | DDR5 | | --------------- | ------ | | Max capacity | 256 GB | | Channels | 2 | | ECC support | No | ### Package and power Intel Core Ultra 7 265F uses the FCLGA1851 socket and a 65 W TDP. | Socket | FCLGA1851 | | ------ | ---------------------- | | TDP | 65 W | | PCIe | Revision 5.0, 24 lanes | ### Integrated graphics Intel Core Ultra 7 265F does not include integrated graphics. | Integrated graphics | None | | ------------------- | ---- | ### Market Intel Core Ultra 7 265F launched January 1, 2025 at USD 369 (suggested price at launch). | Launch date | January 1, 2025 | | ----------- | ----------------------------------- | | Launch MSRP | USD 369 (suggested price at launch) | | Model | 265F | ### Features Intel Core Ultra 7 265F records 6 instruction sets on this sheet. | Instruction sets | AES-NIAVX2CET64-bit (x86-64)SSE4.1SSE4.2 | | ---------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Security | Control-flow Enforcement (CET)Boot GuardHardware RNGOS GuardMode-Based Execute Control | | Virtualization | Extended Page Tables (EPT)VT-d (DMA Remapping)VT-x (Hardware Virtualization) | | AI acceleration | Gaussian Neural Accelerator | ## Independent scores ### These are PassMark CPU figures. They are not Feex measurements. | Single-core score | 4,755 | | -------------------- | ------ | | Multi-core score | 49,548 | | Overall score | 15,349 | | Productivity score | 38,863 | | Creator score | 35,810 | | Engineering score | 60,077 | | Gaming score | 26,652 | | Performance per watt | 762.3 | ## Compatibility | Socket | FCLGA1851 | | -------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Board | A shared socket is not automatic compatibility. Check the motherboard CPU list and BIOS revision. | | Memory | DDR5, up to 256 GB | | Graphics | Requires a discrete GPU. This SKU has no iGPU. | A shared socket is not automatic compatibility. Boards often need a BIOS update before a newer chip in the same socket will post. Cooler clearance, VRM quality, and power limits matter as much as the socket name. Do not expect a display from the motherboard video ports. This SKU has no integrated graphics. ### No display after install This SKU has no integrated graphics. A machine with no discrete GPU will not show a picture. That is expected, not a dead CPU. ## Related These entities connect to this article. Type is shown on every link. [Processors: Hardware](https://feex.it/wiki/hardware/cpu) ## Sources and verification Reviewed by Feex editorial. Last verified August 2026 Status: Partially Verified. [How we research](https://feex.it/wiki/research). - [Feex Hardware Database ](https://foxhole.feex.it/cpu/intel-core-ultra-7-265f)· Specification source used for this sheet. CC BY 4.0. - [PassMark Software ](https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Core+Ultra+7+265F)· CPU benchmark page for Intel Core Ultra 7 265F ## Was this article useful? A yes or no is enough. Pick a reason if you want, or add a short note. Quick facts The short identity of this page. Specs, sources, and the full story stay in the article. - **Manufacturer**: Intel **Family**: Core Ultra 7 **Architecture**: Arrow Lake **Socket**: FCLGA1851 **Launch**: 2025 **Status**: Current generation, still capable Partially Verified: Last verified August 2026 --- Source: [Canonical Feex Wiki page](https://feex.it/wiki/hardware/cpu/intel-core-ultra-7-265f/) [Developer guide](https://feex.it/wiki/developers/) | [API policy](https://feex.it/developers/api-policy/) | [Agent guidance](https://feex.it/wiki/llms.txt)