Intel Core i7-14650HX vs Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
67Single-core72.8
57.6Multi-core73.8
28.9Efficiencyspec-based44.4
70.7Platformspec-based69.6
1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14650HX12 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX wins this laptop processor face-off, 67.9 to 57.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+16) and single-core (+6). Intel Core i7-14650HX still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14650HX
- 20% higher threads: 24 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- Stronger single-core score: 73 vs 67
- Stronger multi-core score: 74 vs 58
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 55% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 31,781 vs 20,454
- 50% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 8
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 55 W |
| Max TDP | 157 W | 160 W+2% |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 20+25% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Threads | 24+20% | 20 |
| Base clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+9% |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (16 EU) | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | 1,850 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,753Top 31% | 2,959+7%Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,451Top 26% | 17,915+24%Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,969Top 21% | 2,154+9%Top 10% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 20,454Top 17% | 31,781+55%Top 6% |
| PassMark | 33,366Top 20% | 47,933+44%Top 8% |
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