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Intel Core Ultra 5 325 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 256V

Intel Core Ultra 5 325
57.4Inno Score
VS
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
57.4Inno Score
63.3Single-core65.3
42.7Multi-core42.2
81.4Efficiencyspec-based88.5
70.1iGPU76.9
49.2Platformspec-based35.9
6 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 3257 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 256V

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core Ultra 5 325 scores 57.4 against 57.4 for Intel Core Ultra 7 256V. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core Ultra 5 325 edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 325

  • 700% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 16 GB
  • 49% higher Max TDP: 55 W vs 37 W
  • 33% lower process: 2 nm vs 3 nm

Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V

  • Stronger iGPU score: 77 vs 70
  • 35% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 3,883 vs 2,866
  • 32% lower Base TDP: 17 W vs 25 W

General

General comparison: Intel Core Ultra 5 325 versus Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
SpecIntel Core Ultra 5 325Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
Announced20262024
Process2 nm+33%3 nm
Base TDP25 W17 W+32%
Max TDP55 W+49%37 W

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core Ultra 5 325 versus Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
SpecIntel Core Ultra 5 325Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
Cores88
Performance cores44
Efficiency cores44
Threads88
Base clock2.1 GHz2.2 GHz+5%
Boost clock4.5 GHz4.8 GHz+7%
L3 cache12 MB12 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core Ultra 5 325 versus Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
SpecIntel Core Ultra 5 325Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
iGPUIntel Graphics (4 Xe3-cores)Intel Arc 140V
iGPU clock2,450 MHz1,950 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core Ultra 5 325 versus Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
SpecIntel Core Ultra 5 325Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
Memory supportLPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-6400LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package)
Max memory128 GB+700%16 GB

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core Ultra 5 325 versus Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
SpecIntel Core Ultra 5 325Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
Geekbench 6 (single)2,590Top 44%2,753+6%Top 34%
Geekbench 6 (multi)10,928+1%Bottom 47%10,850Bottom 46%
Cinebench R23 (single)1,874Top 32%1,876Top 31%
Cinebench R23 (multi)10,868+6%Bottom 44%10,244Bottom 40%
PassMark19,278Bottom 48%19,478+1%Bottom 49%
3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU)2,866Top 19%3,883+35%Top 4%

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