This mind-blowing Intel gaming CPU deal includes 32GB of G.Skill RAM and Civ 7

Intel is now really pulling out all the stops to get gamers to buy a Core Ultra 7 265K. Not only has the price now plummeted from $394 to just $299.99, but that price now even includes the new Intel Builders Bundle, netting you 32GB of G.Skill DDR5 memory and two games, including Civilization VII. At that price, and with those inclusions, it’s now a genuine bargain, even if it’s not the fastest CPU for gaming. In my initial Core Ultra 7 265K review I criticized this Intel chip’s disappointing gaming performance, and the launch was also immediately overshadowed by the release of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D. However, a new Cyberpunk 2077 performance boost has appeared since then, as well as more free performance from the new Intel 200S overclocking feature, and it's now a better chip for gaming. Continue reading This mind-blowing Intel gaming CPU deal includes 32GB of G.Skill RAM and Civ 7 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Intel Core Ultra 7 265K review, Best gaming CPU, Core i9 14900K review

May 16, 2025 - 16:44
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This mind-blowing Intel gaming CPU deal includes 32GB of G.Skill RAM and Civ 7
This mind-blowing Intel gaming CPU deal includes 32GB of G.Skill RAM and Civ 7

Intel is now really pulling out all the stops to get gamers to buy a Core Ultra 7 265K. Not only has the price now plummeted from $394 to just $299.99, but that price now even includes the new Intel Builders Bundle, netting you 32GB of G.Skill DDR5 memory and two games, including Civilization VII. At that price, and with those inclusions, it’s now a genuine bargain, even if it’s not the fastest CPU for gaming.

In my initial Core Ultra 7 265K review I criticized this Intel chip’s disappointing gaming performance, and the launch was also immediately overshadowed by the release of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D. However, a new Cyberpunk 2077 performance boost has appeared since then, as well as more free performance from the new Intel 200S overclocking feature, and it's now a better chip for gaming.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Intel Core Ultra 7 265K review, Best gaming CPU, Core i9 14900K review