Intel Core Ultra 5 325 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 255U
63.3Single-core60.7
42.7Multi-core40.7
81.4Efficiencyspec-based90.8
70.5iGPU61
49.2Platformspec-based53.6
11 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 3256 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 255U
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core Ultra 5 325 scores 57.4 against 57.2 for Intel Core Ultra 7 255U. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core Ultra 5 325 edges ahead in iGPU and single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 325
- Stronger iGPU score: 71 vs 61
- 100% higher Performance cores: 4 vs 2
- 53% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 2,912 vs 1,902
- 33% lower process: 2 nm vs 3 nm
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 255U
- 150% higher Efficiency cores: 10 vs 4
- 75% higher threads: 14 vs 8
- 50% higher cores: 12 vs 8
- 40% lower Base TDP: 15 W vs 25 W
- 16% higher Boost clock: 5.2 GHz vs 4.5 GHz
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255U |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2025 |
| Process | 2 nm+33% | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 25 W | 15 W+40% |
| Max TDP | 55 W | 57 W+4% |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | 4+100% | 2 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Threads | 8 | 14+75% |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz+5% | 2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.2 GHz+16% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255U |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics (4 Xe3-cores) | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) |
| iGPU clock | 2,450 MHz | 2,100 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255U |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5/X-8400 / DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255U |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,590+7%Top 49% | 2,428Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,928+8%Bottom 45% | 10,105Bottom 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,874+2%Top 35% | 1,835Top 39% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,868+7%Bottom 36% | 10,123Bottom 31% |
| PassMark | 19,278+8%Bottom 38% | 17,851Bottom 30% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,777+4%Top 42% | 3,642Bottom 49% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 2,912+53%Top 21% | 1,902Top 42% |
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