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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?

In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 58,660–58,712 pts, across two PassMark results (PassMark CPU benchmark listing, PassMark CPU benchmark listing). Across all its cores it scores 33,429–35,905 points in Cinebench R23 multi, across three published results (StorageReview, Notebookcheck CPU benchmark listing, WePC).

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.

Amazon listing: $289.99

*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-20. Price and availability subject to change.

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 listings. Data on this page draws on 25 synthetic benchmark results (top 10 shown), 15 measured game frame-rate results (top 14 shown), compiled from NoobFeed, Gamers Nexus, WePC, PassMark, PCGamesN, StorageReview, Geekbench Browser, Nanoreview, Notebookcheck, PC Guide, TechSpot; each table row links to its source. 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 or synthetic benchmark scores).

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. A CPU’s frame rate depends on the graphics card it was tested with, named in the Test GPU column when the source records it. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Test GPU Source
Rainbow Six Siege 1080p High 519 fps — Not recorded NoobFeed 2025-06-29
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail 1080p High 236 fps — Not recorded NoobFeed 2025-06-29
Counter-Strike 2 1080p Competitive 236 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2024-11-08
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 218 fps 179 fps Not recorded PCGamesN 2024-12-12
Counter-Strike 2 1080p Low 213 fps 138 fps Not recorded WePC 2024-12-18
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 191 fps — Not recorded PC Guide 2025-02-11
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra (DDR5-7200, P-Core priority) 148 fps — Not recorded TechSpot 2024-10-27
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 141 fps 117 fps Not recorded PCGamesN 2024-12-12
Starfield 1080p Low 134 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2024-11-08
Starfield 1080p High 134 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2024-11-08
Starfield 1080p High 134 fps — Not recorded NoobFeed 2025-06-29
Dragon's Dogma 2 1080p High 99 fps — Not recorded NoobFeed 2025-06-29
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Medium 96 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2024-11-08
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p High 96 fps — Not recorded NoobFeed 2025-06-29

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. A benchmark listed more than once is separate published results, shown as published rather than averaged.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 58,712 pts PassMark retrieved 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark 58,660 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-06-13
Cinebench R23 multi 35,905 points StorageReview 2026-07-02
Cinebench R23 multi 35,850 pts Notebookcheck retrieved 2026-04-23
Cinebench R23 multi 33,429 pts WePC 2024-12-18
Geekbench 6 multi 22,293 points Geekbench Browser retrieved 2026-06-13
Geekbench 6 multi 21,699 pts WePC 2024-12-18
Geekbench 6 multi 21,377 pts Nanoreview (Geekbench Browser aggregate) retrieved 2026-04-23
Geekbench 6 multi 20,019 points StorageReview 2026-07-02
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 4,930 pts PassMark retrieved 2026-04-20

Products Featuring the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K

Systems with the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K

Laptops and desktops that ship with the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K — whole systems, listed separately from the part itself.

Full Specifications

TDP125 W
SocketLGA1851
Efficiency cores12
Performance cores8
Threads20
L3 cache30 MB
Boost clock5.5 GHz

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 an Arrow Lake-family processor. Mainstream desktops and gaming builds are the typical workloads.
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 drift from launch pricing over a product's life, so check the current listing before buying.
Where do the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K benchmark numbers come from?
Each benchmark row on this page names its source (public benchmark databases such as TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench and Cinebench, and community reports such as r/LocalLLaMA threads) and links to it, so every number can be checked against the original.
How many cores does the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K have, and how does it benchmark?
Core and thread counts for Intel Core Ultra 7 265K aren't on file. Synthetic benchmark results (PassMark CPU Mark, Cinebench, Geekbench) are in the Synthetic Benchmarks section.
Where can I buy the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K?
Amazon listings for the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K are linked at the top of this page and in the Products Featuring the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K section. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to the buyer.

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