Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 265K Arrow Lake-S 3.9GHz Twenty-Core Processor

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K – Key Features:

• 20 cores / 20 threads (8 Performance + 12 Efficient)

• Base clock: 3.9 GHz, Boost clock: up to 5.5 GHz

• L3 Cache: 30 MB

• TDP: 125 W (PL1), peak turbo power up to 250 W

• Architecture: Arrow Lake-S, 3 nm process

• Socket: LGA 1851

• Memory Support: DDR5 (up to 6400 MT/s)

• PCIe Support: PCIe 5.0

• Integrated Graphics: Intel Arc / Xe-LPG GPU + 13-TOPS NPU for AI work

• Unlocked for overclocking

Use Case:
Excellent for high-end multitasking, content creation, and hybrid AI + CPU tasks.

Notes:

• Users report that proper cooling is required due to high turbo power.

• Some say motherboard compatibility matters because of the new LGA 1851 socket.