Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
67.1Single-core69.5
79.9Multi-core78.7
44.4Efficiencyspec-based44.4
61iGPU61
69.6Platformspec-based69.6
2 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX2 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX scores 67.9 against 68.1 for Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2026 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 55 W |
| Max TDP | 160 W | 160 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20 | 20 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 12 |
| Threads | 20 | 20 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz+8% | 2.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores) |
| iGPU clock | 1,900 MHz | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark | 47,182+2%Top 7% | 46,295Top 8% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,414Top 10% | 4,566+3%Top 6% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 1,902Top 42% | 1,902Top 42% |
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