Intel Core Ultra 7 265F

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is a 20-core (20-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q1 2025 with a suggested retail price of $379. It is part of Intel's Ultra 7 lineup, which is based on the Arrow Lake microarchitecture. The Ultra 7 265F is compatible with Intel Socket 1851 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 3 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

The Core Ultra 7 265F supports DDR5 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core Ultra 7 265F has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 192 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 3 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 30 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core Ultra 7 265F features 20 total cores which can process 20 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The 20 cores consist of 8 P-Cores and 12 E-Cores. P-Cores are designed for high-performance tasks and E-Cores are intended for efficiency and lighter tasks. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.4 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.3 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core Ultra 7 265F does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.