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Intel - Core Ultra 7 265K 20-Cores 20-Threads - 4.6GHz (5.5 GHz Turbo) Socket LGA 1851 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Multi

Price range: $319.99–429.99
Brand: Intel
Category: Cpu
A Intel 265K with 20 cores / 20 threads · up to 5.5 GHz boost · 30 MB L3 · PCIe 5.0 · Yes.
PQS: 100 (computed 2026-03-14 07:04:56.801905+00:00)
GTIN-14: 00735858550529
Intel - Core Ultra 7 265K 20-Cores 20-Threads - 4.6GHz (5.5 GHz Turbo) Socket LGA 1851 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Multi

Key specs

A human-friendly subset of specs (non-null)
CPU
265K
Cores/Threads
20 / 20
Base clock
4.6 GHz
Boost clock
5.5 GHz
L3 cache
30 MB
Socket
Socket LGA 1851
PCIe
PCI Express 5.0
Integrated graphics
Yes
TDP
125 W
Features
Unlocked

How this Cpu compares vs. 24 cpus

Percentile rank for each spec — higher means this product outperforms more of its peers.
Cores 20.0
75% Above avg
TDP 125.0W
38% Below avg
Threads 20.0
46%
Boost Clock 5.5GHz
60%

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B&H IN80768265K 319.99 USD In stock View offer → 2026-03-14 02:34:25.838815+00:00
Best Buy 6602214 429.99 USD Out of stock View offer → 2026-03-14 03:55:27.488103+00:00
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CPU model265K
Cores20
Threads20
Base clock (GHz)4.6
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TDP (W)125
SocketSocket LGA 1851
Reconciled at2026-03-06 10:56:32.254648+00:00
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