Intel’s Core Ultra 7 265K drops to its lowest price in Prime Day deal that might make you consider buying it
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If you’re out looking for a new top CPU for your build, you can enjoy one for a steal right now in Amazon’s Prime Day CPU deals. One of the new generation Intel processors has been dropped to a tempting price that might make it worth considering buying to get a strong value. As the Core Ultra 7 265K has got a top Prime Day deal, even though we weren’t favorable to it in our review, the new price does make it an appealing choice.
Right now, you can get the 265K for a 36% discount on Amazon. The Prime Day deal, which runs until the 11th of July, cuts down $145 of the $404 asking price, and instead makes it $259. According to price tracking sites, this is the lowest price yet again that the processor drops to, and makes it a worthwhile consideration to snatch up.
Core Ultra 7 265K features
- Ultra-efficient performance starts here – Intel Core Ultra desktop processors are engineered for exceptional performance and efficiency, so your PC runs cooler, quieter, and faster, whether you’re gaming, creating, or multitasking.
- 20 cores, 20 threads, optimized hybrid design – With 8 Performance-cores (P-cores) and 12 Efficient-cores (E-cores), this CPU balances high-speed performance and multitasking efficiency, intelligently distributing workloads across 20 threads.
- Advanced hybrid architecture – Built with Intel’s Performance Hybrid Architecture, it integrates two core types to optimize performance based on your task, ensuring smoother workflows and smarter resource management.
- Unlocked power, up to 5.5 GHz boost – Reach new heights with up to 5.5 GHz clock speed, a generous 36MB cache, and unlocked performance for overclocking enthusiasts.
- Next-gen platform support – Designed for Intel 800-series chipset-based motherboards, with support for PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, and Intel Optane Memory.
- Cooling not included – No thermal solution is included; an aftermarket cooler is recommended to unlock the processor’s full potential.
Performance
Here are the results from our 265K review and benchmarking. Although with the recent 200S boost, that has been improved, so the recent performance is likely to be much improved.
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Why buy the 265K
The 265K is based on the LGA 1851 socket, the first on there. So we’d expect to see the platform last for a while, giving you a cheap entry on the platform that you could upgrade down the line. As the CPU is still a good option for a middle ground between gaming and creative workloads, it gives it flexibility and strong value.
According to price tracking site CamelCamelCamel, seen in the graph below, it’s only recently dropped down to this new low price. Having hung around the $290, it dropped to this new low of $259 in June and bounced back after the sale ended. So now is the second-best time to buy it before it goes back up again.
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