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Intel Core Ultra 7 265K — Benchmarks & Specs

20 threads125W TDP$394 MSRP2024
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Bottom line: how fast is the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K?

At 1080p (High, Native), the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K averages 519 fps in Rainbow Six Siege, per NoobFeed. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 58,712 pts, per PassMark.

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is a processor from the Arrow Lake family released in 2024 from Intel. Key on-paper specs include boost clock of 5.5 GHz, 125W TDP. It launched with a $394 MSRP, though street prices typically diverge meaningfully from launch pricing — see the linked product cards below for current Amazon listings. Data on this page draws on 10 synthetic benchmark results, 14 measured game frame-rate results, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. Read this page when shopping the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K, productivity benchmarks, or local LLM inference).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Measured gaming frame rates for the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Source
Rainbow Six Siege 1080p High Native 519 fps — NoobFeed 2025-06-29
Counter-Strike 2 1080p Competitive 236 fps — Gamers Nexus 2024-11-08
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail 1080p High Native 236 fps — NoobFeed 2025-06-29
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 218 fps 179 fps PCGamesN 2024-12-12
Counter-Strike 2 1080p Low 213 fps 138 fps WePC 2024-12-18
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra Native 191 fps — PC Guide 2025-02-11
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra (DDR5-7200, P-Core priority) Native 148 fps — TechSpot 2024-10-27
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High Native 141 fps 117 fps PCGamesN 2024-12-12
Starfield 1080p High Native 134 fps — NoobFeed 2025-06-29
Starfield 1080p High 134 fps — Gamers Nexus 2024-11-08
Starfield 1080p Low 134 fps — Gamers Nexus 2024-11-08
Dragon's Dogma 2 1080p High Native 99 fps — NoobFeed 2025-06-29
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p High Native 96 fps — NoobFeed 2025-06-29
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Ultra 96 fps — Gamers Nexus 2024-11-08

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 58,712 pts PassMark 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark 58,660 points PassMark Software 2026-06-12
Cinebench R23 multi 35,905 points StorageReview 2026-07-02
Cinebench R23 multi 35,850 pts Notebookcheck 2026-04-16
Cinebench R23 multi 33,429 pts WePC 2024-12-18
Geekbench 6 multi 22,293 points Geekbench Browser 2024-09-30
Geekbench 6 multi 21,699 pts WePC 2024-12-18
Geekbench 6 multi 21,377 pts Nanoreview (Geekbench Browser aggregate) 2025-09-18
Geekbench 6 multi 20,019 points StorageReview 2026-07-02
PassMark Single Thread 4,930 pts PassMark 2026-04-20

Products Featuring the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K

Full Specifications

tdp w125
socketLGA1851
e cores12
p cores8
threads20
l3 cache mb30
boost clock ghz5.5

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K best used for?
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is a Arrow Lake-family processor. Use it for mainstream desktops and gaming-focused builds. Check the synthetic benchmark scores below for at-a-glance comparison.
When was the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K launched in 2024 at a $394 MSRP. Street prices diverge from launch pricing over a product's lifetime — check the linked Amazon listings on this page for current availability.
Where do the benchmark numbers on this page come from?
Synthetic benchmarks are scraped from public databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Cinebench leaderboards). AI inference numbers come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs, and Phoronix when available). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation — click through to verify the original number.
How does the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K compare to its predecessor?
Compare Intel Core Ultra 7 265K side-by-side against other processors on the Compare tool below. Synthetic benchmark scores let you place this SKU within its generation; the spec table shows the architectural and process-node differences from one generation to the next.
Where can I buy the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K?
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