Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF “Arrow Lake” CPU Benchmarks Leak: Up to 5.5 GHz Clocks

The first benchmarks of Intel’s Core Ultra 7 265KF “Arrow Lake” CPU have surfaced on Geekbench, showcasing its impressive 20-core configuration. This CPU, part of Intel’s upcoming Arrow Lake-S “Core Ultra 200K” series, is set to launch in October and includes the Core Ultra 9 285K and Core Ultra 5 245K models. All these chips feature an unlocked design and a base TDP of 125W, compatible with Intel’s 800-series motherboards, including the flagship Z890 chipset.

Key Specifications and Architecture

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF is the successor to the Core i7-14700K(F), boasting a total of 20 cores arranged in an 8 P-Core and 12 E-Core design. The P-Cores are based on the Lion Cove architecture, while the E-Cores utilize the Skymont architecture. The CPU is expected to feature 33 MB of L3 cache and 36 MB of L2 cache.

Performance and Clock Speeds

In terms of clock speeds, the Core Ultra 7 265KF operates at a base clock of 3.90 GHz and can boost up to 5.5 GHz. This represents a 500 MHz increase in base clock speed compared to its predecessor, though the boost clock speed is slightly reduced by 100 MHz. The CPU was tested on a Maxsum MS-iCraft Z890 Pacific motherboard, one of the latest LGA 1851 offerings.

Benchmark Results

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF scored 2252 points in single-core and 17,722 points in multi-core tests on Geekbench 5. These scores are slightly lower than the Intel Core i7-14700K, indicating that some tuning may still be required. The test configuration used a single-channel 24 GB DDR5 memory setup, which could explain the suboptimal performance.

Comparison and Future Expectations

Despite the current benchmark results, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF managed to outperform the Core i9-12900K. However, with many variables still unknown, it’s advisable to wait for more optimized benchmarks. The Arrow Lake CPUs are anticipated to deliver significant performance gains, with the Core Ultra 9 285K already showing promising results. More information on Arrow Lake is expected in the coming months.

Preliminary Arrow Lake-S Desktop CPU Lineup

Core Ultra 9 285K: 24 cores, up to 5.7 GHz, 36 MB L3 cache, 125W TDP
Core Ultra 7 265K: 20 cores, 3.90 / 5.5 GHz, 33 MB L3 cache, 125W TDP
Core Ultra 5 245K: 14 cores, TBD clocks, 24 MB L3 cache, 125W TDP
Core Ultra 9 275: TBD cores, TBD clocks, TBD cache, 65W TDP
Core Ultra 7 255: 20 cores, TBD clocks, TBD cache, 65W TDP
Core Ultra 5 240: 10 cores, TBD clocks, TBD cache, 65W TDP

Stay tuned for more updates on Intel’s Arrow Lake CPUs as we approach their official launch.