{"product_id":"intel-core-ultra-7-265k-lga1851-20-core-3-9ghz-5-5ghz-processor","title":"Intel Core Ultra 7 265K LGA1851 20-Core 3.9GHz–5.5GHz Processor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is a desktop processor for gamers and content creators who demand high performance across both intensive workloads and everyday tasks. It pairs 8 high-speed Performance-cores with 12 Efficient-cores for intelligent task handling, plus integrated AI acceleration and PCIe 5.0 support for next-generation devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 cores with dual-core architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e — 8 Performance-cores reach 5.5 GHz for games and demanding apps, while 12 Efficient-cores handle background tasks. Intel Thread Director assigns each workload to the right core type automatically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated AI accelerator\u003c\/strong\u003e — 13 TOPS NPU built into the processor handles AI inference without a separate GPU, speeding up matrix operations for neural networks and AI applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnlocked for overclocking\u003c\/strong\u003e — Adjust clock speeds and voltages with Intel eXtreme Tuning Utility. DDR5 XMP profiles let you tune memory timings too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe 5.0 and DDR5 ready\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports the latest high-speed interfaces: up to 24 PCIe lanes combined and DDR5 memory at 6400 MT\/s for maximum bandwidth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Arc Xe2 graphics\u003c\/strong\u003e — 64 execution units provide basic display output and light gaming without a dedicated GPU, though demanding games and creative work benefit from discrete graphics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eCores \/ Threads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20 cores (8P+12E) \/ 20 threads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eP-Core Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.9 GHz base, 5.5 GHz boost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eE-Core Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.3 GHz base, 4.6 GHz boost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eCache\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e30 MB L3 + 36 MB L2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eTDP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e125W base \/ 250W max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSocket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLGA 1851\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eUnlocked for OC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Intel 800 Series Chipset motherboards with LGA 1851 socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ DDR5 memory modules up to 192 GB capacity at DDR5-6400 MT\/s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 devices benefit from up to 24 combined lanes of bandwidth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Supports Thunderbolt 4, USB 4.0, and WiFi 7 through compatible motherboard implementations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Thermal solution not included — you must purchase a separate CPU cooler compatible with LGA 1851.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eBest For \/ Trade-offs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGaming at high settings with high refresh rates, leveraging 8 fast P-cores and efficient core scheduling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContent creation and streaming — P-cores handle encoding while E-cores manage background tasks without performance dips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAI and machine learning inference using the integrated 13 TOPS NPU.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverclocking enthusiasts who want tuning control over cores, memory, and power limits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystems requiring low-power efficiency — E-cores reduce power draw when tasks don't demand P-core speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers on a tight budget seeking budget-tier performance — this is a flagship processor with a premium price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffice and web browsing only — the performance and power investment are unnecessary for light workloads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-built systems with locked BIOS — the unlocked multipliers provide no benefit if overclocking is disabled by the motherboard manufacturer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers without a discrete GPU who demand heavy 3D gaming — integrated graphics handle esports titles and older games, not demanding modern AAA titles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntel® Core™ Ultra desktop processors (series 2) are the ultimate desktop and entry workstation platform, engineered to unlock new levels of intelligent performance for the most demanding daily tasks. These processors are desktop powerhouses, featuring up to 24 cores with new P-core and E-core architecture, along with new overclocking features and performance technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Intel Core Ultra 7 265K features 20 cores (8 Performance-cores and 12 Efficient-cores) and 20 threads. The P-cores operate at a base frequency of 3.9 GHz and can boost up to 5.5 GHz. The 12 E-cores have a base frequency of 3.3 GHz and boost up to 4.6 GHz. The processor includes 30 MB of L3 cache and 36 MB of L2 cache.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing PCIe 5.0 \u0026amp; 4.0 support and DDR5 support, unlocked Intel Core Ultra 7 desktop processors (series 2) are optimized for gamers and productivity and help deliver high performance. Compatible with Intel 800 Series Chipset based motherboards. 125W Processor Base Power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Core Ultra 7 265K also supports PCI Express 5.0 and up to 192GB of dual-channel DDR5 memory at 6400 MHz. The Core Ultra 7 265K features integrated Intel Graphics. Please note that a thermal solution is NOT included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntel® eXtreme Memory Profile features DDR5 memory overclocking, while Intel® eXtreme Tuning Utility brings realtime CPU tuning, memory tuning, and performance monitoring. Neural nets are the new apps, and the AI accelerators in Intel® Core™ Ultra processors are designed to efficiently speed up the matrix multiplications at the heart of these neural networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn integrated NPU can handle up to 13 trillion operations per second (TOPs), providing accelerated performance for AI applications and features. This processor supports PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 5.0 technologies, providing a combined total of 24 lanes for exceptional data throughput with compatible devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Intel Thread Director is built into the CPU's cores, working with the operating system to ensure each of the 20 threads are assigned to the right core at the right time. Performance-cores provide the speed to handle high-end games and demanding applications while low-priority and background tasks such as streaming video, playing music, and encoding media are handled by the processor's Efficient-cores.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCore Ultra 7 Processor 265K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eProcessor Family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntel Core Ultra 7 (Series 2) — Arrow Lake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBX80768265K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eTotal Cores\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20 (8 Performance + 12 Efficient)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eTotal Threads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eP-Core Base Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.9 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eP-Core Max Turbo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5.5 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eE-Core Base Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.3 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eE-Core Max Turbo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4.6 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eOverclocking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUnlocked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory \u0026amp; 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