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
7 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average single thread (3rd percentile)
- Below average ai (4th percentile)
- Below average multi thread (4th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (4th 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 |
Platform & Power
| Socket | LGA1851 |
| Unlocked | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Intel Desktop Processors Core Ultra 7 265KF | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 | SMC EPYC 9555P | CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 1PC New 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 Communications Processor | HP Xeon P67080-B21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20 | 8 | 32 | 64 | 24 | 16 |
| Threads | - | 16 | 64 | 128 | 48 | 32 |
| Boost Clock Mhz | - | 5200 | 3500 | 4400 | 4000 | 3900 |
| L3 Cache Mb | - | 96 | 256 | 256 | 128 | 37.5 |
| Tdp W | - | 120 | 200 | 360 | 200 | 195 |
| Socket | LGA1851 | AM5 | Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462) | AMD Socket SP5 | AMD Socket SP3 | LGA 4677 |
| Integrated Graphics | - | AMD Radeon Graphics | No | - | - | No |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AI | Feature | Platform | Efficiency | Multi Thread | Single Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Desktop Processors Core Ultra 7 265KF | 3.5 | 62.3 | 17.7 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.3 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Compare | 91.3 | 98.5 | 95.1 | 87.7 | 90 | 95.7 |
| Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 Compare | 99.1 | 90.7 | 76.2 | 97.4 | 99.2 | 89.3 |
| SMC EPYC 9555P Compare | 99.3 | 76.9 | 96.8 | 90.7 | 99.5 | 88.7 |
| CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 1PC New 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 Communications Processor Compare | 94.8 | 76.9 | 84.1 | 83.8 | 94.4 | 80.2 |
| HP Xeon P67080-B21 Compare | 91.7 | 76.9 | 90.7 | 78.2 | 90.9 | 80.4 |
Usage Scores
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