Intel Core Ultra 7 355 vs Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
66.5Single-core66.6
43.7Multi-core43.6
81.4Efficiencyspec-based73.4
70.1iGPU76.9
49.2Platformspec-based40.3
8 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 3555 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 355 wins this laptop processor face-off, 58.5 to 56.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+0). Intel Core Ultra 9 288V 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 7 355
- 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
- 17% lower Base TDP: 25 W vs 30 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
- Stronger iGPU score: 77 vs 70
- 43% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz
- 36% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 3,883 vs 2,865
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2024 |
| Process | 2 nm+33% | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 25 W+17% | 30 W |
| Max TDP | 55 W+49% | 37 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz+43% |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.1 GHz+9% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics (4 Xe3-cores) | Intel Arc 140V |
| iGPU clock | 2,500 MHz | 2,050 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,725Top 37% | 2,870+5%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,367Top 50% | 11,500+1%Top 49% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,958+5%Top 23% | 1,870Top 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,261+3%Bottom 48% | 10,900Bottom 46% |
| PassMark | 20,125+2%Top 50% | 19,780Bottom 50% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 2,865Top 20% | 3,883+36%Top 4% |
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