The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is a high-performance desktop processor built for enthusiasts who demand serious multitasking power and AI acceleration. Designed for demanding workloads including content creation, video editing, streaming, and productivity, this chip brings dedicated AI capabilities via Intel AI Boost NPU alongside impressive multi-core grunt. Whether you're rendering complex timelines or running virtual machines, the 265F handles it all without breaking a sweat. Under the hood you get 20 cores and 20 threads split across 8 performance cores and 12 efficient cores, with boost speeds reaching 5.2GHz on the performance cores. The 30MB of Intel Smart Cache keeps your data flowing smoothly, while the integrated NPU delivers up to 13 TOPS for AI workloads like background blur, noise suppression, and machine learning tasks. There is no integrated graphics, so you will need a dedicated graphics card to display an image. This processor fits the new LGA1851 socket and pairs with Intel 800-series chipset motherboards such as Z890 or B860. The retail boxed version includes an Intel-supplied cooler in the box, so you can get building straight away without needing to buy a separate heatsink. With a 65W base power and 182W maximum turbo power, you will want a capable motherboard VRM and power supply to unlock its full potential. Processor Processor manufacturer Intel Processor family Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor generation Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) Processor model 265F Processor cores 20 Processor socket LGA 1851 (Socket V1) Processor threads 20 Processor operating modes 64-bit Performance cores 8 Efficient cores 12 Processor boost frequency 5.3 GHz Performance-core boost frequency 5.2 GHz Performance-core base frequency 2.4 GHz Efficient-core boost frequency 4.6 GHz Efficient-core base frequency 1.8 GHz Processor cache 30 MB Processor cache type Smart Cache Maximum turbo power 182 W Processor base power 65 W AI software frameworks supported by CPU DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN Maximum number of DMI lanes 8 Processor codename Arrow Lake Processor ARK ID 241064 Neural processor unit (NPU) Neural processor unit (NPU) Intel AI Boost Sparsity support Yes Windows Studio effects support Yes AI software frameworks supported by NPU DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN Total processor performance up to 25 TOPs NPU performance up to 13 TOPs Memory Maximum internal memory supported by processor 192 GB Memory types supported by processor DDR5-SDRAM Memory clock speeds supported by processor 6400 MHz Memory channels Dual-channel Graphics Discrete graphics card No On-board graphics card No On-board graphics card model Not available Discrete graphics card model Not available Features Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes Idle States Yes Execute Disable Bit Yes Market segment Desktop Use conditions PC/Client/Tablet Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 24 PCI Express slots version 4.0, 5.0 Supported instruction sets AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision 4.0 Embedded options available No Scalability 1S Processor special features Intel® Speed Shift Technology Yes Intel Trusted Execution Technology Yes Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Yes Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) Yes Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 frequency 5.3 GHz Intel® Thunderbolt 4 Yes Intel® Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET) Yes Intel® Thread Director Yes Intel® Standard Manageability (ISM) Yes Intel® Boot Guard Yes Intel® OS Guard Yes Intel® Secure Key Yes Mode-based Execute Control (MBE) Yes Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) Yes Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) Yes Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Yes Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) Yes Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) Yes Intel 64 Yes Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) Yes General Product series Ultra 7 Product family Core Operational conditions Maximum operating temperature 105 °C Packaging data Package type Box Technical details Status Launched Launch date Q1'25 Other features L2 cache 36864 KB Maximum internal memory 192 GB