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Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX vs Intel Core Ultra 7 165H: Comparison
Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX and Intel Core Ultra 7 165H separate most on l3 cache: Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX at 28 MB, Intel Core Ultra 7 165H at 24 MB, 14% in favour of Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2023 |
| TDP | 55 W | 28 W |
| iGPU | Intel Graphics (Xe-LPG, reduced EU count) | Intel Arc Graphics (Xe-LPG) |
| Socket | BGA 2114 (BGA, soldered) | BGA 2049 (BGA, soldered) |
| L3 Cache | 28 MB | 24 MB-14% |
| Cores | 14 | 16 |
| Threads | 14 | 22 |
| NPU | 13 TOPS (NPU 3) | 11 TOPS (NPU 3) |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake-HX | Meteor Lake |
Verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX
8.8 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile package, suited to high-end gaming and creator laptops that can handle the higher TDP.
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
8.7 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H is the highest-binned Meteor Lake H-series chip in this catalog, well suited to premium laptops chasing maximum performance.
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