Intel Core Ultra 5 325 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
63.3Single-core63
42.7Multi-core41.9
81.4Efficiencyspec-based88.5
70.1iGPU76.9
49.2Platformspec-based40.3
8 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 3255 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
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 258V. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core Ultra 5 325 edges ahead in multi-core and single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 325
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 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 258V
- 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
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2024 |
| Process | 2 nm+33% | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 25 W | 17 W+32% |
| Max TDP | 55 W+49% | 37 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.2 GHz+5% |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.8 GHz+7% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics (4 Xe3-cores) | Intel Arc 140V |
| iGPU clock | 2,450 MHz | 1,950 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,590Top 44% | 2,720+5%Top 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,928+1%Bottom 47% | 10,800Bottom 44% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,874+6%Top 32% | 1,770Top 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,868+8%Bottom 44% | 10,100Bottom 39% |
| PassMark | 19,278+2%Bottom 48% | 18,866Bottom 46% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 2,866Top 19% | 3,883+35%Top 4% |
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