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Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 265F

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is a desktop processor released on January 1, 2025, built on the Arrow Lake architecture using a 3 nm process. It has 20 cores and 20 threads (8 performance cores plus 12 efficiency cores), a base clock of 2.40 GHz, a maximum boost of 5.30 GHz, 30 MB of L3 cache, a 65 W TDP and the FCLGA1851 socket.

IntelCore Ultra 7DesktopFCLGA1851Arrow LakeTDP 65 WCompute Tile 's N3B2025
Cores
20
Threads
20
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz
Base Clock
2.4 GHz
Architecture
Arrow Lake
Socket
FCLGA1851
Process Node
Compute Tile 's N3B
TDP
65 W
Hybrid core layout
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8 Performance 12 Efficiency 20 Threads
Notable capabilities:Gaussian Neural AcceleratorExtended Page Tables (EPT)Control-flow Enforcement (CET)

Best for

Workstation & rendering workloadsHigh-FPS gaming & low-latency tasks

Overview

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is a desktop processor with a hybrid 20-core layout (8 performance cores + 12 efficiency cores) and 20 threads, built on the Arrow Lake architecture (Compute Tile 's N3B process). It launched in Jan 2025. Clocks run from 2.4 GHz base to 5.3 GHz boost. A 30-MB L3 cache backs the cores (3.4 MB per core). It addresses DDR5 memory up to 256 GB across 2 channels. The chip drops into the FCLGA1851 socket and exposes PCIe 5.0 (24 lanes). Rated TDP is 65 W. Notable platform capabilities: Gaussian Neural Accelerator, Extended Page Tables (EPT), Control-flow Enforcement (CET).

Performance

Overall CPU Performance computed
15,349
61% of reference
Reference ceiling 25,000
Multi-Core Performance PassMark rating
49,548
41% of reference
Reference ceiling 120,000
Single-Core Performance PassMark rating
4,755
86% of reference
Reference ceiling 5,500
Productivity Performance computed
38,863
24% of reference
Reference ceiling 160,000
Creator Performance computed
35,810
26% of reference
Reference ceiling 140,000
Engineering Performance computed
60,077
30% of reference
Reference ceiling 200,000
Gaming Performance computed
26,652
100% of reference
Reference ceiling 22,000
Performance per Core computed
2,477
12% of reference
Reference ceiling 21,053
Performance per Thread computed
2,477
24% of reference
Reference ceiling 10,527
Performance per Watt computed
762
38% of reference
Reference ceiling 2,000
Efficiency Index computed
1,904
48% of reference
Reference ceiling 4,000
Performance index computed
190
Intel Core i5-12400 = 100

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F scores 4,755 in single-core performance and 49,548 in multi-core performance (PassMark CPU Mark ratings). From those two ratings Feex computes 15,349 for overall performance, 38,863 for productivity performance, 35,810 for creator performance, 60,077 for engineering performance and 26,652 for gaming performance. Its multi-core throughput works out to 2,477 per core, 2,477 per thread and 762 per watt. Its computed efficiency index is 1,904. Its performance index is 190, so its overall performance is 90% above the Intel Core i5-12400 (index 100). Each bar shows the score as a share of a reference ceiling, which is the larger of the 99th-percentile score across the Feex CPU database and a fixed baseline.

How these scores are computed

Single-core and multi-core performance are PassMark CPU Mark single-thread and multi-thread ratings. Every other figure on this page's performance section is computed by Feex from those two ratings plus core count, thread count and TDP, so it is a derived value and not a separate benchmark run.

  • Overall performance is the geometric mean of the two ratings: the square root of single-core times multi-core.
  • Productivity performance is 0.65 times multi-core plus 1.4 times single-core.
  • Creator performance is 0.55 times multi-core plus 1.8 times single-core.
  • Engineering performance is multi-core times the smaller of 1.4 and (0.9 plus cores divided by 64).
  • Gaming performance is 3 times single-core plus 0.25 times multi-core.
  • Performance per core, per thread and per watt divide the multi-core rating by physical cores, logical threads and TDP in watts.
  • The efficiency index is the square root of single-core times multi-core, divided by the square root of TDP.
  • The performance index is overall performance divided by the overall performance of the Intel Core i5-12400 (8,069), times 100.

Workload Benchmarks

Scores for individual PassMark CPU Mark test categories. Higher is better. These are measured test scores, not computed from the single-core and multi-core ratings.

Integer Math Throughput
138,056
22% of reference
Reference ceiling 617,811
134% above the Intel Core i5-12400 (58,893)
Raw integer arithmetic throughput across cores.
Floating-Point Math
173,782
29% of reference
Reference ceiling 600,000
279% above the Intel Core i5-12400 (45,899)
Heavy floating-point math, mixed precision.
Compression Performance
506,513
22% of reference
Reference ceiling 2,309,868
122% above the Intel Core i5-12400 (228,054)
Throughput on lossless compression workloads.
Cryptography Performance
39,457
29% of reference
Reference ceiling 137,106
243% above the Intel Core i5-12400 (11,489)
Symmetric encryption and hashing throughput.
Physics Simulation
3,170
26% of reference
Reference ceiling 12,291
191% above the Intel Core i5-12400 (1,090)
Iterative physics & rigid-body simulation.
Vector / SIMD Throughput
39,191
23% of reference
Reference ceiling 172,975
153% above the Intel Core i5-12400 (15,509)
Wide-vector SIMD intrinsics performance.
Prime Sieve
415
39% of reference
Reference ceiling 1,067
519% above the Intel Core i5-12400 (67)
Searching for prime numbers (branch-heavy work).
Sort Performance
62,409
24% of reference
Reference ceiling 260,323
176% above the Intel Core i5-12400 (22,652)
Random string sorting throughput.

In the individual workload tests the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F scores 138,056 in integer math, 173,782 in floating-point math, 506,513 in compression, 39,457 in cryptography, 3,170 in physics simulation, 39,191 in vector SIMD, 415 in the prime sieve and 62,409 in sorting. Higher is better. Compared with the Intel Core i5-12400, it is 134% above in integer math, 279% above in floating-point math, 122% above in compression, 243% above in cryptography, 191% above in physics simulation, 153% above in vector SIMD, 519% above in the prime sieve and 176% above in sorting. Each bar shows the score as a share of that workload's reference ceiling, the larger of the 99th-percentile score across CPUs with a recorded value and a fixed baseline.

Core Configuration

Cores
20
Threads
20
Performance Cores
8
Efficiency Cores
12
Threads per Core
1
Hybrid Architecture
Yes
Base Clock
2.4 GHz
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F has 20 physical cores and runs 20 logical threads. It uses a hybrid layout of 8 performance cores and 12 efficiency cores. It does not support simultaneous multithreading, so its thread count equals its core count. It runs at a base clock of 2.40 GHz and boosts up to 5.30 GHz.

Architecture & Generation

Manufacturer
Intel
Family
Core Ultra 7
Segment
Desktop
Generation
Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
Architecture
Arrow Lake
Codename
Arrow Lake
Process Node
Compute Tile 's N3B
Lithography
3 nm
Release Date
Jan 2025

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is a desktop processor, belongs to the Intel Core Ultra 7 family, uses the Arrow Lake architecture, carries the codename Arrow Lake and is manufactured on a Compute Tile 's N3B process. It launched in Jan 2025.

Cache

L1 Cache (Total)
2 MB
L2 Cache (Total)
36 MB
L3 Cache
30 MB
Cache per Core
3.4 MB
Total Cache
68 MB

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F has 2 MB of L1 cache, 36 MB of L2 cache and 30 MB of L3 cache. That adds up to about 68.0 MB of cache, or 3.40 MB per core.

Cache Hierarchy

L1L2L3
L1 2 MBL2 36 MBL3 30 MB

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F has a 3-level cache hierarchy: L1 at 2 MB, L2 at 36 MB and L3 at 30 MB. L2 is the largest level and makes up about 53% of the cache listed here.

Memory Support

Max Memory
256 GB
Memory Channels
2
Memory Types
DDR5
DDR5 Support
Yes
DDR4 Support
No
LPDDR Support
No
ECC Memory
No

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F supports DDR5 memory, addresses up to 256 GB of memory and uses 2 memory channels. It does not support DDR4 and LPDDR memory. It does not support ECC memory.

Graphics

Integrated Graphics
No

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F does not include integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required for display output.

Platform & Compatibility

Socket
FCLGA1851
PCIe Generation
5.0
PCIe Lanes
24

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F uses the FCLGA1851 socket, supports PCI Express 5.0 and provides up to 24 PCIe lanes.

Power & Thermals

TDP
65 W

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F has a rated TDP of 65 W.

Platform Capabilities

Instruction sets, security, virtualization, AI acceleration and OS readiness. Features are listed as supported, explicitly not supported, or not recorded; a feature that is not recorded is not the same as unsupported.

Instruction Sets

13 supported
Supported
AES-NIAVX2AVXCETFMA64-bit (x86-64)SSE4.1SSE4.2SSESSE2SSE3SSSE3MMX
Not recorded
AMXAVX-512AVX-VNNICET-IBTCET-SSFMA3

Security and Reliability

5 supported
Supported
Control-flow Enforcement (CET)Boot GuardHardware RNGOS GuardMode-Based Execute Control
Not recorded
AES-NIExecute Disable (NX)Hardware ShieldOS Guard (SMAP)SGXSMAP

Virtualization

3 supported
Supported
Extended Page Tables (EPT)VT-d (DMA Remapping)VT-x (Hardware Virtualization)
Not recorded
VT-x with EPTIOMMUSecond-Level Address TranslationUnrestricted Guest

AI Acceleration

1 supported
Supported
Gaussian Neural Accelerator

OS Compatibility

1 supported
Supported
Windows 11 eligible

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F supports AES-NI, AVX2, AVX, CET, FMA, 64-bit (x86-64), SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3 and MMX among its instruction set features. Feex has no record for AMX, AVX-512, AVX-VNNI, CET-IBT, CET-SS and FMA3, which is different from being unsupported.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F supports Control-flow Enforcement (CET), Boot Guard, Hardware RNG, OS Guard and Mode-Based Execute Control among its security features. Feex has no record for AES-NI, Execute Disable (NX), Hardware Shield, OS Guard (SMAP), SGX and SMAP, which is different from being unsupported.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F supports Extended Page Tables (EPT), VT-d (DMA Remapping) and VT-x (Hardware Virtualization) among its virtualization features. Feex has no record for VT-x with EPT, IOMMU, Second-Level Address Translation and Unrestricted Guest, which is different from being unsupported.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F supports Gaussian Neural Accelerator among its AI acceleration features.

Feex records the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F as Windows 11 eligible.

Physical & Manufacturing

Foundry
TSMC
Launch Price
$369

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is manufactured by TSMC. It launched at a price of $369.

Naming & Aliases

Display Name
Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 265F
Normalized Name
Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 265F
Model Number
265F
Processor Number
265F
Product line brand
Core Ultra

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is also identified by the model number 265F and the processor number 265F.

Real-world compute in the Feex fleet

No Feex fleet machines with the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F have reported compute telemetry yet, so real-world compute for this processor is not recorded.

How fleet compute is measured · Fleet compute leaderboard · JSON

Data Coverage

Feex has recorded 64% of the specifications it tracks for the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F. Values Feex does not hold are shown as "Not recorded" rather than estimated.

Not recorded: Core Configuration: All-Core Boost and Unlocked Multiplier. Architecture & Generation: ISA Family and Market Status. Cache: L2 Cache (per Core) and L4 Cache. Memory Support: Memory Bandwidth and Max Memory Speed. Platform & Compatibility: Package and Package Size. Power & Thermals: Base Power, Maximum Turbo Power, Configurable TDP (Min), Configurable TDP (Max), Max Junction Temperature and Tcase. Physical & Manufacturing: Transistor Count, Die Size and Die Count. Naming & Aliases: SKU and Part Number.

Common questions

How many cores and threads does the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F have?

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F has 20 cores and 20 threads.

What architecture does the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F use?

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is built on the Arrow Lake architecture on a Compute Tile 's N3B process.

Does the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F have integrated graphics?

No. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F does not include integrated graphics.

What socket does the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F use?

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F uses the FCLGA1851 socket.

What memory does the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F support?

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F supports DDR5 up to 256 GB across 2 channels.

How fast does the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F run?

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F can boost up to 5.3 GHz, with a 2.4 GHz base clock.

What is the TDP of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F?

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F has a TDP of 65 W.

How does the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F perform?

In the Feex normalized performance dataset, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F scores 49,548 multi-core and 4,755 single-core.

What advanced capabilities does the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F support?

Notable platform capabilities reported for the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F include Gaussian Neural Accelerator, Extended Page Tables (EPT), Control-flow Enforcement (CET).

What is the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F best for?

Based on its specifications, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is well suited for Workstation & rendering workloads, High-FPS gaming & low-latency tasks.

How much cache does the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F have?

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F has 2048 KB of L1 cache, 36864 KB of L2 cache and 30 MB of L3 cache.

How does the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F compare with the Intel Core i5-12400?

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F has a computed performance index of 190, which is 90% above the Intel Core i5-12400 (index 100). The index is derived from the single-core and multi-core ratings.