The Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF is a high-end desktop processor designed for gamers and content creators who demand exceptional performance. Built on the latest LGA1851 platform, this unlocked chip combines eight performance cores with twelve efficient cores to handle everything from competitive gaming to video editing and 3D rendering. The KF designation means dedicated graphics are required, making this ideal for builds with discrete GPUs. With twenty cores and twenty threads, this processor delivers a performance-core base frequency of 3.9GHz that boosts up to 5.4GHz under load, while efficient cores run from 3.3GHz to 4.6GHz. The 30MB cache ensures smooth data access during intensive tasks. Without integrated graphics, you will need a separate graphics card to display video output. The built-in neural processing unit provides 13 TOPs of AI acceleration for supported applications including Windows Studio Effects and content creation tools. This processor requires an LGA1851 socket motherboard with compatible chipsets from Intel's latest generation platform. No cooler is included in the retail box, so you must purchase a capable aftermarket cooler separately to handle the 125W base power and up to 250W maximum turbo power. The unlocked multiplier allows enthusiasts to push performance further through overclocking when paired with appropriate cooling and Z-series motherboards. Processor Processor manufacturer Intel Processor family Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor generation Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) Processor model 265KF 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 241062 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 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® 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® 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 Memory speed (max) 6400 MHz Status Launched Launch date Q4'24 Other features L2 cache 36864 KB Maximum internal memory 192 GB