IntelCore Ultra 7 Desktop Processor 265K - 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.5 GHz

Dont care what others say about intel. Yes the9r last generation was terrible but I went intel this time because my recent builds havent been perfect either. I also wanted integrated graphics without sacrificing performance...somethong AMD isn't good at.Yes i have an RTX graphics card but integrated graphics is great for trouble shooting, someday, you'll need it and swapping a GPU in and out of an ITX is painful. And wouldn't you know it, my riser cable went bad on the initial build and needed that integrated graphics to trouble shoot.Anyhow thos processor is performing awesome. Using it mainly for workstation. Super fast and responsive. But doesn't grt bogged down and don't see all CPUs aimlessly throttling. And it's running at lower power doing most of it too. Zero issues. If you aren't trying to eek out every last game rate for gaming like all the reviews assume, then definitely consider this CPU.

I bought this in December last year for a build I was putting together, which I was able to finish in January of this year and have always gone with Intel, but was moving up from a 7th Gen i5 processor Dell SFF Optiplex to the most current CPU on a Z890 based motherboard.With the Thermalrake bracket to better hold the CPU to the socket, it's been great so far and video editing so far on 1080P has been fantastic, I have it paired with the Intel A770 graphics card and it all works great.Not bad price for a really current CPU and was not that much more than the 13/14th Gen processors, so went for it.

Upgrade from i5 12600K. Initially not so impressed due high stock and turbo frequencies, high temperatures and power consumption. However, unlocked option allows to slightly downclock U7 CPU to prevent throttling and Watt consumption.In general, it was relatively good choice especially since CPU was on sale. About the same (-4) amount of cores as U9 but for half price.Lastly, although AMD offers are no bad and are very competitive, I find that in these difficult times we should support our local manufacturer so our neighbor men have jobs and can feed their families.

This Intel processor has received some heat for not being a generational leap compared to its previous generation. From my experience this cpu has been great. And if you were wanting the performance of the 13th/14th gen but were turned off because of the cpu degrading issues, then this might be a good alternative. It competes pretty well with similar prices non x3d parts and it has pretty good deals that can make it a better choice since it did have such a bad perceived release (which I think was a little overblown when you look at the price vs performance of there competitor)

Simple to install. It's fast and great value for money.

LIKE IT so far. Seems tk run jusy a little hot, but not bad- we will see how hot in the summer though- it is fast! Would,order again if I build another computer. Pricey though. Would,have liked to see it bundled with something at that price.

Very happy with this processor. Performs well with low power requirements and good thermal behavior. Good value for the money.

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