Intel Core Ultra 5 325 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
63.3Single-core72.8
42.7Multi-core73.8
81.4Efficiencyspec-based44.4
70.1iGPU—
49.2Platformspec-based69.6
3 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 32514 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX wins this laptop processor face-off, 67.9 to 57.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+31) and single-core (+10). Intel Core Ultra 5 325 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 Ultra 5 325
- 55% lower Base TDP: 25 W vs 55 W
- 33% lower process: 2 nm vs 3 nm
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- Stronger single-core score: 73 vs 63
- Stronger multi-core score: 74 vs 43
- 200% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 4
- 192% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 31,781 vs 10,868
- 191% higher Max TDP: 160 W vs 55 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2025 |
| Process | 2 nm+33% | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 25 W+55% | 55 W |
| Max TDP | 55 W | 160 W+191% |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 20+150% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 12+200% |
| Threads | 8 | 20+150% |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.4 GHz+14% |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.2 GHz+16% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 30 MB+150% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics (4 Xe3-cores) | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) |
| iGPU clock | 2,450 MHz | 1,850 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,590Top 45% | 2,959+14%Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,928Bottom 46% | 17,915+64%Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,874Top 32% | 2,154+15%Top 10% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,868Bottom 44% | 31,781+192%Top 6% |
| PassMark | 19,278Bottom 47% | 47,933+149%Top 8% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 2,866Top 19% | — |
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