Intel Core Ultra 5 225U vs Intel Core Ultra 7 266V
58.1Single-core57.3
41.5Multi-core44.4
90.8Efficiencyspec-based88.5
59.8iGPU76.9
53.6Platformspec-based35.9
7 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225U8 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 266V
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core Ultra 5 225U scores 56.7 against 56.2 for Intel Core Ultra 7 266V. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core Ultra 5 225U edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 225U
- 700% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 16 GB
- 150% higher Efficiency cores: 10 vs 4
- 75% higher threads: 14 vs 8
- 54% higher Max TDP: 57 W vs 37 W
- 50% higher cores: 12 vs 8
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V
- Stronger iGPU score: 77 vs 60
- 115% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 3,883 vs 1,804
- 100% higher Performance cores: 4 vs 2
- 47% higher Base clock: 2.2 GHz vs 1.5 GHz
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,670 vs 2,373
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U | Intel Core Ultra 7 266V |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2024 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 15 W+12% | 17 W |
| Max TDP | 57 W+54% | 37 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U | Intel Core Ultra 7 266V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12+50% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 2 | 4+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 10+150% | 4 |
| Threads | 14+75% | 8 |
| Base clock | 1.5 GHz | 2.2 GHz+47% |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 5 GHz+4% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U | Intel Core Ultra 7 266V |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) | Intel Arc 140V |
| iGPU clock | 2,000 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U | Intel Core Ultra 7 266V |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5/X-8400 / DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Max memory | 128 GB+700% | 16 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U | Intel Core Ultra 7 266V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,373Bottom 30% | 2,670+13%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,887Bottom 36% | 10,865+10%Bottom 45% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,731Bottom 44% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,844Bottom 47% | — |
| PassMark | 17,659Bottom 37% | 19,576+11%Bottom 48% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,558Bottom 48% | 3,971+12%Top 30% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 1,804Top 48% | 3,883+115%Top 7% |
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