Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
The current Intel Core Ultra 7 265F price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.
Intel · CPU · Core Ultra 200
Retailer photo of Intel Core Ultra 7 265F. View this offer in Where to buy
Works well for: Gaming, Productivity
Trade-offs: you want strong value with Balanced priorities specifically
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What does it cost today, and is that a good price?
Market confidence: MediumAt $396 the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is priced 10% below its $438 representative market level. Only 2 verified new offers stand behind it, so the level can move quickly.
Consider: Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus offers stronger value around $190.Compare
Prices & availability
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F: current price and offers
Compare the offers we track for this model, across variants and retailers.
2 tracked offers · 2 retailers
| Variant | Store | Condition | Price (snapshot) | Value · Balanced | Checked | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core Ultra 7 265F | Newegg | New | $396 | 36 | 2026-11-09 | View offer → |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 265F | MemoryC | New | $480 | 29 | 2026-11-09 | View offer → |
| Intel Core Ultra 7 265FMultiple variants available | Amazon Affiliate | Varies | Find on Amazon | Not tracked | No price snapshot | Find on Amazon → |
Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes — confirm the final price at the store. New, refurbished and used offers are listed separately; used offers carry warranty and seller risk.
Performance and where it ranks
Two different questions, side by side. Performance compares what the hardware can do; Value compares what that capability costs at today’s price. A product can rank high on one and low on the other — that gap is the point.
Performance Balanced
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#45 of 270 graded processors
- #42 AMDAMD Ryzen 9 7900X 30
- #43 AMDAMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D 29
- #44 IntelIntel Core Ultra 7 265 29
- #45 IntelIntel Core Ultra 7 265F 29
- #46 AMDAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 29
- #47 IntelIntel Core i9-13900F 28
- #48 IntelIntel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus 28
Value Balanced
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#133 of 270 currently priced processors
- #130 IntelIntel Core i7-14700K 36
- #131 IntelIntel Core i9-13900KF 36
- #132 IntelIntel Core i7-12700K 36
- #133 IntelIntel Core Ultra 7 265F 36
- #134 IntelIntel Core i5-7640X 36
- #135 AMDAMD Ryzen 9 3900X 36
- #136 IntelIntel Core i9-7900X 35
Performance Gaming
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#38 of 270 graded processors
- #35 IntelIntel Core i9-13900KS 73
- #36 AMDAMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 73
- #37 IntelIntel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus 73
- #38 IntelIntel Core Ultra 7 265F 73
- #39 IntelIntel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus 73
- #40 IntelIntel Core i9-14900KF 73
- #41 IntelIntel Core i5-14600K 73
Value Gaming
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#59 of 270 currently priced processors
- #56 IntelIntel Core i7-11700F 58
- #57 IntelIntel Core i7-14700 58
- #58 IntelIntel Core i5-10600KF 58
- #59 IntelIntel Core Ultra 7 265F 58
- #60 AMDAMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D 58
- #61 IntelIntel Core i5-9600KF 57
- #62 AMDAMD Ryzen 9 5900XT 57
Performance Productivity
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#45 of 270 graded processors
- #42 AMDAMD Ryzen 9 7900X 30
- #43 AMDAMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D 29
- #44 IntelIntel Core Ultra 7 265 29
- #45 IntelIntel Core Ultra 7 265F 29
- #46 AMDAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 29
- #47 IntelIntel Core i9-13900F 28
- #48 IntelIntel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus 28
Value Productivity
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#14 of 270 currently priced processors
- #11 IntelIntel Core i7-14700KF 73
- #12 IntelIntel Core i9-13900KF 73
- #13 IntelIntel Core i9-13900KS 71
- #14 IntelIntel Core Ultra 7 265F 70
- #15 AMDAMD Ryzen 9 9900X 70
- #16 AMDAMD Ryzen 9 9950X 70
- #17 IntelIntel Core i9-14900KS 70
Performance Performance per Watt
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#44 of 270 graded processors
- #41 AMDAMD Ryzen 9 5900X 50
- #42 IntelCore Ultra 9 285K 49
- #43 AMDAMD Ryzen 9 7950X 49
- #44 IntelIntel Core Ultra 7 265F 49
- #45 IntelIntel Core Ultra 5 245KF 49
- #46 IntelIntel Core Ultra 5 245K 49
- #47 AMDAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX 49
Value Performance per Watt
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#145 of 270 currently priced processors
- #142 AMDAMD Ryzen 9 3900X 25
- #143 IntelIntel Core i5-12500 25
- #144 AMDAMD Ryzen 9 7900X 25
- #145 IntelIntel Core Ultra 7 265F 24
- #146 IntelIntel Core i9-9900KF 24
- #147 AMDAMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 24
- #148 IntelIntel Core i7-14700KF 24
These ladders follow the preset scenario shown above. Your own weights re-score this product, not the whole field.
What it is good for
| Scenario | this productCapability grade · Value at current price | Higher capability | Higher Value with current priorities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced (all-round)Weighted all-round view | GradeNo grade Value36 | Higher capability Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus 49 +39% capability · -17% price | Higher Value with current priorities Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus 75 -2% capability |
| GamingScenario capability | GradeA Value58 | Higher capability Ryzen 7 9850X3D S 72 +37% capability | Higher Value with current priorities AMD Ryzen 5 7500F A 100 -5% capability · -73% price |
| ProductivityScenario capability | GradeA Value70 | Higher capability Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus S 98 +39% capability · -17% price | Higher Value with current priorities Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus A 100 -2% capability |
| Performance per WattScenario capability | GradeB Value24 | Higher capability AMD Ryzen 9 7900 S 37 +103% capability | Higher Value with current priorities AMD Ryzen 5 7500F B 96 -7% capability · -73% price |
Balanced has no letter: it is a weighting preset, not a capability rubric. A grade answers “how well does this handle that job?” — price is never part of it. Relative Value puts the current market price back in.
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Trade-offs
Works well if
- Gaming is your main prioritygraded A for Gaming on the same rubric as the tier list
Consider other options if
- You want strong value with Balanced priorities specificallyat today's market no realistic price for this model reaches strong value with Balanced priorities — the calculation only gets there near $176, against a cheapest tracked $396
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelIntel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus holds Relative Value 75 against its 36 with Balanced priorities. Check on Amazon.
Works well if
- Gaming is your main prioritygraded A for Gaming on the same rubric as the tier list
Consider other options if
- You want strong value for Gaming specificallyat today's market no realistic price for this model reaches strong value for Gaming — the calculation only gets there near $207, against a cheapest tracked $396
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelAMD Ryzen 5 7500F holds Relative Value 100 against its 58 for Gaming, at $106
- You are buying for Gaming and want no asterisksthe rubric caps this grade: gaming index estimated from single-thread speed, cache and x3d — not a measured game benchmark for this exact chip
Works well if
- Productivity is your main prioritygraded A for Productivity on the same rubric as the tier list
- Strong-value threshold: ~$302$302 is where Relative Value reaches 80 for Productivity, in the 2026-11-02–2026-11-09 offer frame
Consider other options if
- Current price sits $94 above the strong-value threshold (~$302)cheapest tracked $396 against a $302 calculated threshold for Productivity
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelIntel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus holds Relative Value 100 against its 70 for Productivity. Check on Amazon.
Works well if
- Performance per Watt is your main prioritygraded B for Performance per Watt on the same rubric as the tier list
Consider other options if
- You want strong value for Performance per Watt specificallyat today's market no realistic price for this model reaches strong value for Performance per Watt — the calculation only gets there near $121, against a cheapest tracked $396
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelAMD Ryzen 5 7500F holds Relative Value 96 against its 24 for Performance per Watt, at $106
Models that suit Performance per Watt better, at this budget
Every line states the fact it was derived from, for the scenario selected above. Thresholds are calculated points on our value curve — information about where the maths turns, not instructions about what to pay.
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Specifications and compatibility
What this product is, and what to check before it goes into your build.
Core / Performance
- Cores
- 20
- Threads
- 20
- Performance cores
- 8
- Efficiency cores
- 12
- Base clock
- 2400 MHz
- Boost clock
- 5300 MHz
Power / Interface
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Core / Performance
- L2 cache
- 36 MB
- L3 cache
- 30 MB
- Unlocked multiplier
- No
Warranty & release
- Warranty
- 3 years
- Release year
- 2025
Hover any value to see where it came from: a manufacturer specification, or a figure The Comparator calculated.
Sources: Comparator offer frame 2026-11-02–2026-11-09
What to check in your build
LGA 1851 required
Your motherboard must use socket LGA 1851. A different socket does not fit — this is a physical constraint, not a preference.
Board BIOS must list this model
A matching socket is necessary but not sufficient — check the vendor CPU support list.
DDR5 memory
This processor takes DDR5. Memory of another generation does not fit the slots, even on a board with the right socket.
Cooler rated for 182 W or more
No cooler is included. Your cooler must be rated for at least 182 W on socket LGA 1851.
Discrete GPU required
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Compatibility guidance is practical help, not a score. Missing data is shown as unknown, never invented.
Summary
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F offers a balanced view across an all-round mix of priorities. It ranks #45 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 1391. Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F offers A-grade capability for Gaming. It ranks #38 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 1391. AMD Ryzen 5 7500F currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F offers A-grade capability for Productivity. It ranks #45 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 1391. Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
Intel Core Ultra 7 265F offers B-grade capability for Performance per Watt. It ranks #44 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 1391. AMD Ryzen 5 7500F currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
FAQ
Why does Relative Value change when I choose another scenario?
Each scenario changes the weights applied to capability, price and the other published factors. The hardware facts stay fixed, but the value question changes, so its score and rank can change too.
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Amazon listing snapshots can participate in Value while fresh. We show Check on Amazon instead of its price; confirm the current price and availability at the store. When no current listing snapshot exists, Amazon is a search link only.
Useful links & sources
offer frame 2026-11-02–2026-11-09 · formula cpu-value-v6.1 · facts facts-2026-11-09 · Relative Value is an estimate from our current dataset, the selected weights and dated market prices — not an official product rating and not a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology We are not a shop. Affiliate links may earn us a commission; they never change the calculations or the ranking.