Intel Core i7-14650HX vs Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
67Single-core65.3
57.6Multi-core42.2
28.9Efficiencyspec-based88.5
—iGPU77.8
70.7Platformspec-based35.9
12 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14650HX3 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i7-14650HX scores 57.6 against 57.5 for Intel Core Ultra 7 256V. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-14650HX edges ahead in multi-core and single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14650HX
- Stronger multi-core score: 58 vs 42
- 1100% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 16 GB
- 324% higher Max TDP: 157 W vs 37 W
- 200% higher threads: 24 vs 8
- 150% higher L3 cache: 30 MB vs 12 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 69% lower Base TDP: 17 W vs 55 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 17 W+69% |
| Max TDP | 157 W+324% | 37 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+100% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Threads | 24+200% | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz+8% | 4.8 GHz |
| L3 cache | 30 MB+150% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (16 EU) | Intel Arc 140V |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | 1,950 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Max memory | 192 GB+1100% | 16 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,753Top 35% | 2,753Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,451+33%Top 26% | 10,850Bottom 43% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,969+5%Top 22% | 1,876Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 20,454+100%Top 18% | 10,244Bottom 32% |
| PassMark | 33,366+71%Top 21% | 19,478Bottom 39% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,839Top 37% | 4,026+5%Top 22% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | — | 4,044Top 7% |
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