Intel Core Ultra 7 256V vs Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
65.3Single-core63
42.2Multi-core41.9
88.5Efficiencyspec-based88.5
76.9iGPU76.9
35.9Platformspec-based40.3
6 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 256V1 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core Ultra 7 256V scores 57.4 against 57.4 for Intel Core Ultra 7 258V. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core Ultra 7 256V edges ahead in single-core and multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
- 100% higher Max memory: 32 GB vs 16 GB
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 17 W | 17 W |
| Max TDP | 37 W | 37 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Arc 140V | Intel Arc 140V |
| iGPU clock | 1,950 MHz | 1,950 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Max memory | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,753+1%Top 32% | 2,720Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,850Bottom 47% | 10,800Bottom 46% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,876+6%Top 31% | 1,770Top 46% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,244+1%Bottom 39% | 10,100Bottom 38% |
| PassMark | 19,478+3%Bottom 50% | 18,866Bottom 47% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,026Top 24% | 4,011Top 25% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 3,883Top 6% | 3,883Top 6% |
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