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Intel Core Ultra 7 165U vs Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX: Comparison
Intel Core Ultra 7 165U and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX separate most on l3 cache: Intel Core Ultra 7 165U at 18 MB, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX at 48 MB, 63% in favour of Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2025 |
| TDP | 15 W | 55 W |
| iGPU | Intel Graphics (Xe-LPG, reduced EU) | Intel Graphics (Xe-LPG, reduced EU count) |
| Socket | BGA 2049 (BGA, soldered) | BGA 2114 (BGA, soldered) |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB-62% | 48 MB |
| Cores | 12 | 24 |
| Threads | 14 | 24 |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| NPU | 11 TOPS (NPU 3) | 13 TOPS (NPU 3) |
| Architecture | Meteor Lake | Arrow Lake-HX |
Verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 165U
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 7 165U is a efficiency-oriented Meteor Lake mobile chip, well suited to thin-and-light everyday laptops.
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
8.8 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile package, suited to high-end gaming and creator laptops that can handle the higher TDP.
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