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Intel Core Ultra 7 265
Intel

Intel Core Ultra 7 265

Core Ultra 7 with 20 cores (8P + 12E) for the LGA1851 socket, focused on efficiency and multitasking performance.

Price

$265.99 USD

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Specifications

Cores
20
Threads
20
Base Clock
2.4 GHz
Turbo Clock
5.3 GHz
TDP
65 W

Quick analysis: Intel Core Ultra 7 265

Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a mid-range option in our processors catalog ($265.99). Best part: 20 cores and 20 threads: plenty to game while streaming or editing.

Price position: It is the #19 cheapest of the 30 products in our processors catalog (mid-range by price). It costs 8% more than the category median ($246.98).

Strengths

  • 20 cores and 20 threads: plenty to game while streaming or editing.
  • Up to 5.3 GHz boost: strong pace in games that lean on a single core.
  • 65 W TDP: runs fine with a simple air cooler.

Who is it for?

This processor uses the LGA1851 socket with DDR5 memory. It scores 120 on our index (the Ryzen 5 9600X is 120).

Who should look elsewhere?

If you only game, many of those cores go unused; a 6–8 core chip performs the same in games.

Frequently asked questions about this product

What motherboard and memory does it need?
It needs a LGA1851 socket motherboard and DDR5 memory.
What cooling should I use?
At 65 W TDP, a quality air cooler is enough.

Automatic analysis based on this catalog's specs and prices; it is a guide, not a lab test. Price checked on 2026-10-07.