Intel Core Ultra 7 255U vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265U
60.7Single-core59.7
40.7Multi-core41.7
90.8Efficiencyspec-based90.8
61.3iGPU59.9
53.6Platformspec-based53.6
4 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 255U5 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265U
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core Ultra 7 255U scores 57.2 against 57.2 for Intel Core Ultra 7 265U. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core Ultra 7 255U edges ahead in iGPU and single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 255U | Intel Core Ultra 7 265U |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2025 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 15 W | 15 W |
| Max TDP | 57 W | 57 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 255U | Intel Core Ultra 7 265U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 12 |
| Performance cores | 2 | 2 |
| Efficiency cores | 10 | 10 |
| Threads | 14 | 14 |
| Base clock | 2 GHz | 2.1 GHz+5% |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.3 GHz+2% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 255U | Intel Core Ultra 7 265U |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) |
| iGPU clock | 2,100 MHz | 2,100 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 255U | Intel Core Ultra 7 265U |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5/X-8400 / DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5/X-8400 / DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 255U | Intel Core Ultra 7 265U |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,428Bottom 40% | 2,477+2%Bottom 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,105Bottom 39% | 10,707+6%Bottom 45% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,835+5%Top 35% | 1,749Bottom 51% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,123Bottom 38% | 10,623+5%Bottom 42% |
| PassMark | 17,851+2%Bottom 41% | 17,505Bottom 38% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,642+1%Top 48% | 3,609Top 50% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 1,926+7%Top 40% | 1,808Top 44% |
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