Intel’s latest price cut might have landed just weeks ago, but that hasn’t stopped further reductions surfacing across major storefronts. Headlining today’s silicon savings is Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, now available for $269 at Amazon US, a record low for a processor that only recently had its MSRP permanently reduced by 25%. It’s also a chunk lower on Amazon UK, as the chip plummets to just £271.
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
Set the stage for gaming and AI workflows with this 20-core powerhouse, complete with its very own NPU. See performance in PCSpecialist Nebula Supreme R.
Built on the latest Arrow Lake architecture, 265K features 20 cores (8 performance and 12 efficiency), 20 threads, and boost clocks up to 5.5GHz. It also comes unlocked for overclocking and includes support for DDR5, PCIe 5.0, and integrated Intel Arc graphics – the latter useful for troubleshooting or temporary builds without a discrete GPU.
In our PCSpecialist Nebula Supreme R review, which pairs this CPU with GeForce RTX 4080 Super, we found Core Ultra 7 265K delivers solid gaming results alongside strong multi-core performance in creative and productivity tasks. From high-refresh gaming to heavy multitasking and media production, this chip handles modern workloads with ease. It’s a well-balanced processor that doesn’t lean too far in any one direction.
The inclusion of a dedicated NPU adds extra futureproofing, ready for the wave of AI-assisted tools landing in Windows and creative apps. While those features may not be essential right now, they offer a welcome bonus on a chip that already delivers great performance per pound.
At $269, this is a standout deal for anyone after a current-gen CPU that does a bit of everything well. If you’ve been holding off on upgrading, this might be the nudge you’ve been waiting for. Otherwise, make sure to follow Club386 on Google News to keep abreast of the latest savings as and when they appear.
