Intel Desktop Processors Core Ultra 7 265KF 20-core LGA1851
The 20-core hybrid architecture with 8 Performance-cores and 12 Efficient-cores delivers strong single-threaded speed for high-refresh gaming on the LGA1851 socket. Its unlocked multiplier provides straightforward overclocking headroom for enthusiasts seeking extra performance without paying for integrated graphics. This processor is best for pure gaming rig builders who pair it with a dedicated GPU and prioritize frame rates over productivity or server tasks.
Cores 20
Socket LGA1851
64 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong single thread (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong multi thread (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong ai (82nd percentile) 82nd
Cons
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)
- Below average platform (17th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Brand | Intel |
| Series | Core Ultra 7 |
| Model | 265KF |
| Class | desktop |
Cores & Clocks
| Cores | 20 |
| P-cores | 8 |
| E-cores | 12 |
Performance
| PassMark Multi | 58410 |
| PassMark Single | 4922 |
Platform & Power
| Socket | LGA1851 |
| Unlocked | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Intel Desktop Processors Core Ultra 7 265KF | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | SMC EPYC 9555P | HP Xeon 6526Y | CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 1PC New 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 Communications Processor | MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20 | 16 | 64 | 16 | 24 | - |
| Threads | - | 32 | 128 | 32 | 48 | - |
| Boost Clock Mhz | - | 5700 | 4400 | 3900 | 4000 | - |
| L3 Cache Mb | - | 128 | 256 | 37 | 128 | - |
| Tdp W | - | 120 | 360 | 195 | 200 | - |
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 | AMD Socket SP5 | LGA 4677 | AMD Socket SP3 | - |
| Integrated Graphics | - | AMD Radeon Graphics | - | No | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AI | Feature | Platform | Efficiency | Multi Thread | Affordability | Single Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Desktop Processors Core Ultra 7 265KF | 82.4 | 62.7 | 17.4 | 61 | 94.6 | 0 | 99.1 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Compare | 96 | 98.6 | 92.4 | 97 | 95.7 | 14.5 | 92.9 |
| SMC EPYC 9555P Compare | 99.3 | 77.2 | 96.8 | 89.6 | 99.4 | 0.4 | 85.9 |
| HP Xeon 6526Y Compare | 92.1 | 77.2 | 90.8 | 79.3 | 89.9 | 2.7 | 80.5 |
| CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 1PC New 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 Communications Processor Compare | 94.8 | 77.2 | 84.5 | 85.1 | 93.9 | 5.1 | 80.4 |
| MICRO CENTER 9950X3DMAGX870ETMKWF Compare | 85.8 | 20.6 | 17.4 | 66.5 | 97.1 | 6.3 | 98.4 |
Usage Scores
- Overall63.6
- AI/LLM57.3
- Budget53.9
- Gaming65.3
- Server50.4
- Efficiency61
- Productivity73.6
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