The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is a high-performance desktop processor built for serious gamers, content creators, and AI enthusiasts. With 20 cores and 20 threads—8 performance cores reaching 5.4GHz and 12 efficient cores for background tasks—this chip delivers exceptional multitasking and responsiveness. The integrated Intel AI Boost NPU adds 13 TOPs of dedicated AI acceleration, making it ideal for creative workflows, video editing, and AI-enhanced applications. At its heart, the 265K runs performance cores at a 3.9GHz base and boosts to 5.4GHz, while efficient cores span 3.3GHz to 4.6GHz. You get 30MB of cache to keep data close and reduce latency. Intel Graphics is built in and supports up to four displays, so you can run a productivity setup without a dedicated GPU, though you will want a discrete card for gaming or GPU-intensive rendering. Turbo Boost 2.0 pushes performance when you need it, and the chip draws 125W at base with a 250W maximum turbo ceiling. This processor fits the LGA1851 socket, compatible with new 800-series chipset motherboards designed for DDR5 and PCIe 5.0. A cooler is not included in the box, so you will need to purchase a separate tower or AIO cooler rated for at least 250W. Thunderbolt 4, DirectML, OpenVINO, and Windows Studio Effects are all supported, giving you cutting-edge connectivity and AI software compatibility out of the gate. Processor Processor manufacturer Intel Processor family Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor generation Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) Processor model 265K Processor cores 20 Processor socket LGA 1851 (Socket V1) Cooler included No Processor threads 20 Processor operating modes 64-bit Performance cores 8 Efficient cores 12 Processor boost frequency 5.5 GHz Performance-core boost frequency 5.4 GHz Performance-core base frequency 3.9 GHz Efficient-core boost frequency 4.6 GHz Efficient-core base frequency 3.3 GHz Processor cache 30 MB Processor cache type Smart Cache Maximum turbo power 250 W Processor base power 125 W AI software frameworks supported by CPU DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN Stepping B0 Maximum number of DMI lanes 8 Processor codename Arrow Lake Processor ARK ID 241063 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 33 TOPs NPU performance up to 13 TOPs GPU performance up to 8 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 ECC Yes Graphics Discrete graphics card No On-board graphics card Yes On-board graphics card model Intel® Graphics On-board graphics card outputs supported HDMI 2.1, Embedded DisplayPort (eDP) 1.4b, DisplayPort 2.1 On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) 2000 MHz On-board graphics card base frequency 300 MHz Number of displays supported (on-board graphics) 4 On-board graphics card OpenGL version 4.5 On-board graphics card DirectX version 12.0 On-board graphics card refresh rate at maximum resolution (HDMI) 60 Hz On-board graphics card refresh rate at maximum resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel) 60 Hz On-board graphics card refresh rate at maximum resolution (DisplayPort) 60 Hz On-board graphics card ID 0x7D67 Discrete graphics card model Not available Xe-cores 4 Features Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes Idle States Yes Execute Disable Bit Yes Market segment Desktop Use conditions Workstation, 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 Thermal solution specification PCG 2020A Embedded options available No Scalability 1S Harmonized System (HS) code 8542310050 Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 5A992C Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) 740.17B1 Processor special features Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology Yes 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 5.5 GHz Intel® Thunderbolt 4 Yes Intel® Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET) Yes Intel® Thread Director Yes Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) on GPU Yes Intel® Remote Platform Erase (RPE) Yes Intel® Stable IT Platform Program (SIPP) Yes Intel® Virtualization Technology with Redirect Protection (VT-rp) Yes Intel® One-Click Recovery Yes Intel® Standard Manageability (ISM) Yes Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) 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 Intel® Total Memory Encryption - Multi Key Yes Intel® Hardware Shield Eligibility Yes Intel vPro® Enterprise Platform Eligibility Yes Intel® Threat Detection Technology (TDT) Yes General Product series Ultra 7 Product family Core Operational conditions Maximum operating temperature 105 °C Packaging data Package type Box Technical details OpenCL version 3.0 Memory speed (max) 6400 MHz Status Launched Launch date Q4'24 Other features L2 cache 36864 KB Maximum internal memory 192 GB Graphics output DP2.1 UHBR20, HDM2.1 FRL 12GHz, eDP1.4b