How many cores and threads does Core Ultra 7 265HX have, and is it suitable for gaming and video editing in a laptop?

  The Core Ultra 7 265HX is 20 cores and 20 threads (8 performance + 12 efficiency, no Hyper-Threading) on Arrow Lake, 2.6GHz base and 5.3GHz max turbo, 30MB L3. It's Intel's new mobile flagship with strong single-core and multi-core, so gaming and video editing are both covered — 4K timelines with a dGPU run comfortably.

  One thing to note: HX chips are multiplier-unlocked but power-capped, so real performance depends on the chassis. The same 265HX can sustain 150W+ in one machine and only 80W in another, and the gap shows. Look at the cooling and sustained power specs of the laptop you're considering rather than the CPU name alone.