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Intel Core Ultra 7 265 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
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- 39 the same
- 8 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 90 CPUs.
- Base power (TDP)Lower is betterA: 65WB: 125WCore Ultra 7 265 is 60 W lower.
- Max turbo powerLower is betterA: 182WB: 250WCore Ultra 7 265 is 68 W lower.
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General
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Series
Model numbers
BX80768265, BXC80768265, AT807680513B, AT80768064132Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241068/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265-30m-cache-up-to-5-30-ghz/ordering.htmlRead 15 October 2026Ordering codes: BX80768265 (box, spec code SRQCX, stepping B0), BXC80768265 (box for China, SRQCX), AT8076806413 (tray, SRQCX) and AT807680513B (tray, spec code Q33N). All are package FCLGA18W.
BX80768265K, BXC80768265K, AT807680513A, AT80768064122Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241063/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265k-30m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/ordering.htmlRead 20 October 2026Ordering codes: BX80768265K (box, spec code SRQCW, stepping B0), BXC80768265K (box for China, SRQCW), AT8076806412 (tray, SRQCW) and AT807680513A (tray, spec code Q33K). All are package FCLGA18W, stepping B0. The two box codes are listed under Retired and discontinued.
GTIN / EAN
Announced
Status
Available1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241063/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265k-30m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 20 October 2026Marketing Status: Launched. The tray codes AT807680513A and AT8076806412 are active on the ordering tab. The boxed codes BX80768265K and BXC80768265K sit under Retired and discontinued, because Intel's PCN 917638 of 4 May 2026 ends the boxed 265K. Retailers still list BX80768265K from remaining stock. The chip is stored as available because ARK still lists it as Launched.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/917638/PCN917638-00.pdfRead 20 October 2026Intel PCN 917638 of 4 May 2026, end of life for select boxed Core Ultra 5 and 7 processors. It lists BX80768265K and BXC80768265K. Last order date 3 July 2026 and last shipment date 31 July 2026. It does not cover the tray codes.
Predecessor
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Intel Core i7-14700K15Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-core-ultra-9-285k-cpu-reviewRead 23 October 2026Tom's Hardware says the Core Ultra 7 265K replaces the previous-gen Core i7-14700K.16Reviewstoragereview.com/review/intel-core-ultra-7-265k-revewRead 23 October 2026StorageReview says the Core Ultra 7 265K is the chip the Core i7-14700K effectively replaces.
Successor
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Launch price (EU)
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CPU process (as published)
CPU process node
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Cores and clocks
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Core configuration
AIntel Core Ultra 7 265
| Core type | Count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 8 | Lion Cove | 2.4 | 5.2 |
| Efficiency | 12 | Skymont | 1.8 | 4.6 |
Source1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241068/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265-30m-cache-up-to-5-30-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Total cores 20: Performance-cores 8, Efficient-cores 12, Low Power Efficient-cores 0. Performance-core base 2.4 GHz and max turbo 5.2 GHz. Efficient-core base 1.8 GHz and max turbo 4.6 GHz. Core names Lion Cove and Skymont come from Intel's Core Ultra 200S launch presentation, which names them for the 200S series. Tom's Hardware's table of the non-K chips gives the same clocks and counts.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.intel.com/newsroom/2024/client-computing/Intel-Core-Ultra-200S-Series-Presentation.pdfRead 15 October 2026Intel's Core Ultra 200S launch presentation (embargo 10 October 2024) names Lion Cove P-cores and Skymont E-cores for the 200S series. It is a series statement and the deck lists no 265 column, so the core names are not tied to a clock row.
BIntel Core Ultra 7 265K
| Core type | Count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 8 | Lion Cove | 3.9 | 5.4 |
| Efficiency | 12 | Skymont | 3.3 | 4.6 |
Source1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241063/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265k-30m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 20 October 2026Total cores 20: Performance-cores 8, Efficient-cores 12, Low Power Efficient-cores 0. Performance-core base 3.9 GHz and max turbo 5.4 GHz. Efficient-core base 3.3 GHz and max turbo 4.6 GHz. Core names Lion Cove and Skymont come from Intel's Core Ultra 200S launch presentation, which names them for the 200S series.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.intel.com/newsroom/2024/client-computing/Intel-Core-Ultra-200S-Series-Presentation.pdfRead 20 October 2026The launch deck names Lion Cove P-cores and Skymont E-cores for the 200S series. It is a series statement.
Cores
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20
Cores labelled performance
8
8
Cores labelled efficiency
12
12
Threads
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Cache
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L2 cache
L3 cache
AMD 3D V-Cache
Power and thermals
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Base power (TDP)
Max turbo power
Configurable power range
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Max operating temperature
Memory
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Memory support
AIntel Core Ultra 7 265
| Memory type | Module type | Modules | Max speed (MT/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDR5 | CUDIMM | 2x1R | 6,400 |
| DDR5 | CUDIMM | 2x2R | 6,400 |
Source1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241068/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265-30m-cache-up-to-5-30-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Memory Types: Up to DDR5 6400 MT/s. ARK names no module type. The module types and configurations come from Intel's product brief, as for the Core Ultra 9 285.4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/docs/processors/core-ultra/core-ultra-desktop-processors-series-2-brief.htmlRead 15 October 2026The Maximum Memory Speed row of the mainstream chart reads DDR5-6400 for all columns. Footnote 6: up to DDR5-6400 MT/s 1DPC CUDIMM 1Rx8, 1Rx16, 2Rx8. One DIMM per channel in dual channel is two modules, so 2x1R (1Rx8 or 1Rx16) and 2x2R (2Rx8). The footnote names CUDIMM only and no speed for plain UDIMMs. Tom's Hardware wrote that Intel did not mention CUDIMM for the non-K chips, so this is the brief's wording for the whole chart. The brief's 192 GB capacity is replaced by ARK's 256 GB.
BIntel Core Ultra 7 265K
| Memory type | Module type | Modules | Max speed (MT/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDR5 | CUDIMM | 2x1R | 6,400 |
| DDR5 | CUDIMM | 2x2R | 6,400 |
Source1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241063/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265k-30m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 20 October 2026Memory Types: Up to DDR5 6400 MT/s. ARK names no module type. The module types and configurations come from Intel's product brief, as for the Core Ultra 9 285K.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.intel.com/newsroom/2024/client-computing/Product-Brief-Intel-Core-Ultra-200S-series-processors.pdfRead 20 October 2026Footnote 6: maximum memory speeds are for one DIMM per channel. Up to DDR5-6400 MT/s 1DPC CUDIMM 1Rx8, 1Rx16, 2Rx8. One DIMM per channel in dual channel is two modules, so 2x1R (1Rx8 or 1Rx16) and 2x2R (2Rx8). Intel gives no speed for plain UDIMMs in this brief.
Max memory speed (official)
6,400MT/s
6,400MT/s
Memory channels
Memory bandwidth (claimed)
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Max memory
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Platform
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Socket or package
Compatible chipsets
Intel Q870, Intel H810, Intel W880, Intel B860, Intel Z8903Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241068/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265-30m-cache-up-to-5-30-ghz/compatible.htmlRead 15 October 2026Compatible Products tab, Intel 800 Series Desktop Chipsets: Q870, H810, W880, B860 and Z890.
Intel Q870, Intel H810, Intel W880, Intel B860, Intel Z8903Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241063/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265k-30m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/compatible.htmlRead 20 October 2026Compatible Products tab, Intel 800 Series Desktop Chipsets: Q870, H810, W880, B860 and Z890.
CPU PCIe lanes
AIntel Core Ultra 7 265
| PCIe generation | Lanes |
|---|---|
| 5 | 20 |
| 4 | 4 |
Source1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241068/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265-30m-cache-up-to-5-30-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026PCI Express Revision 5.0 and 4.0, up to 24 lanes, configurations 1x16+2x4, 2x8+2x4 and 1x8+4x4. The split into 20 Gen 5 and 4 Gen 4 lanes comes from Tom's Hardware and Intel's product brief. The 8 DMI 4.0 lanes are not counted.4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/docs/processors/core-ultra/core-ultra-desktop-processors-series-2-brief.htmlRead 15 October 2026Features: up to 20 PCIe 5.0 lanes. The SKU chart gives CPU PCIe Lanes 24. The 4 Gen 4 lanes are 24 minus 20.5Press articletomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-lists-non-k-and-t-series-core-ultra-200s-processors-for-desktop-pcsRead 15 October 2026The article says all the non-K Core Ultra 200S chips have 24 PCIe lanes: 16 PCIe 5.0 lanes for graphics, four PCIe 5.0 lanes for an SSD and four PCIe 4.0 lanes for another drive. That makes 20 Gen 5 lanes and 4 Gen 4 lanes.
BIntel Core Ultra 7 265K
| PCIe generation | Lanes |
|---|---|
| 5 | 20 |
| 4 | 4 |
Source1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241063/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265k-30m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 20 October 2026Max # of PCI Express Lanes is 24 and PCI Express Revision is 5.0 and 4.0. Intel's product brief says up to 20 PCIe 5.0 lanes. The 4 Gen 4 lanes are 24 minus 20. ARK gives no per-generation split. The 8 DMI 4.0 lanes are not counted.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.intel.com/newsroom/2024/client-computing/Product-Brief-Intel-Core-Ultra-200S-series-processors.pdfRead 20 October 2026Expanded I/O: up to 20 PCIe 5.0 lanes. The SKU chart gives CPU PCIe Lanes 24.
CPU PCIe lanes in total
24
24
Highest PCIe generation
5
5
Native USB ports
AIntel Core Ultra 7 265
| Standard |
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| Thunderbolt 4 |
Native USB4 or Thunderbolt
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Yes
Integrated graphics
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Integrated graphics
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GPU cores
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Max displays
DisplayPort version
HDMI version
Hardware video encode
Hardware video decode
NPU
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Total AI performance
Measured performance
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core
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Cinebench 2026 single-thread
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Cinebench 2026 multi-core
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Geekbench 6 multi-core
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Game frame rates
AIntel Core Ultra 7 265
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| Game | Graphics card | Width (px) | Height (px) | Preset | Average FPS | 1 % low FPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldur's Gate 3 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 122.5 | 84 |
| F1 2024 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | 140.7 | 92 |
Measured power and temperature
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CPU power in multi-thread load (measured)
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CPU power while gaming (measured)
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CPU power at idle (measured)
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CPU temperature in stress test
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All-core clock in stress test
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In the box
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Cooler in the box
No13Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/CPU/zjwgeese7/Intel-Core-Ultra-7-265KRead 20 October 2026Includes Cooler: No, Packaging: Boxed, for BX80768265K. Intel's ordering tab names no included cooler. The 100MEGA listing for BX80768265K says the package does not contain a processor cooler.14Retailer pageb2b.100mega.com/en/309734-intel-core-ultra-7-265kRead 20 October 2026100MEGA Distribution (Czech Republic) lists PN BX80768265K as BOX without a cooler and says the package does not contain a processor cooler. The page also lists EAN 5032037282062 for this part number.
Included cooler
Intel Laminar RM28Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000100172.htmlRead 15 October 2026Cooler named Intel Laminar RM2.
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Product page
Spec sheet
www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/docs/processors/core-ultra/core-ultra-desktop-processors-series-2-brief.html4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/docs/processors/core-ultra/core-ultra-desktop-processors-series-2-brief.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel's Core Ultra desktop Series 2 product brief, with a mainstream SKU chart that has a Core Ultra 7 265 column.
download.intel.com/newsroom/2024/client-computing/Product-Brief-Intel-Core-Ultra-200S-series-processors.pdf4Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.intel.com/newsroom/2024/client-computing/Product-Brief-Intel-Core-Ultra-200S-series-processors.pdfRead 20 October 2026Intel Core Ultra 200S series processors product brief, with the 265K column in the SKU chart.
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