Intel Core Ultra 7 255H vs Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
69.7Single-core65.3
56.8Multi-core42.2
75.7Efficiencyspec-based88.5
75.9iGPU76.9
60.5Platformspec-based35.9
14 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 255H3 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H wins this laptop processor face-off, 65.3 to 57.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+15) and single-core (+4). Intel Core Ultra 7 256V 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 7 255H
- Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 65
- Stronger multi-core score: 57 vs 42
- 700% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 16 GB
- 211% higher Max TDP: 115 W vs 37 W
- 150% higher Efficiency cores: 10 vs 4
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
- 39% lower Base TDP: 17 W vs 28 W
- 10% higher Base clock: 2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2024 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 28 W | 17 W+39% |
| Max TDP | 115 W+211% | 37 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+100% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 10+150% | 4 |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| Base clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz+10% |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+6% | 4.8 GHz |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+100% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Arc 140T | Intel Arc 140V |
| iGPU clock | 2,250 MHz | 1,950 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-8400 / DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Max memory | 128 GB+700% | 16 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,851+4%Top 29% | 2,753Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,362+42%Top 23% | 10,850Bottom 47% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,055+10%Top 18% | 1,876Top 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 18,624+82%Top 20% | 10,244Bottom 41% |
| PassMark | 30,782+58%Top 21% | 19,478Bottom 49% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 3,719Top 7% | 3,883+4%Top 4% |
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