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Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX: Comparison
Core Ultra 7 255HX vs Core Ultra 7 265HX p-core boost clock compared
They are built to different briefs, and p-core boost clock shows it, Core Ultra 7 255HX 5.2 GHz against Core Ultra 7 265HX 5.3 GHz. Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core) backs the spec sheet up. Core Ultra 7 255HX scores 17,673 to 17,326, 2% clear. They differ on p-core base clock too, 2.4 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 255HX versus 2.6 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 265HX. There is a split on socket as well, BGA 2114 on the Core Ultra 7 255HX versus FCBGA2114 on the Core Ultra 7 265HX.
Who each one is for
The Core Ultra 7 255HX suits high-end gaming laptops and mobile content creation, though it is the wrong buy for thin-and-light laptops and battery-life-focused use. Buy the Core Ultra 7 265HX for high-end gaming laptops and mobile content creation, though it is not built for thin-and-light laptops and battery-life-focused use. Our rating of the Core Ultra 7 255HX (8.8/10): the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile package, suited to high-end gaming and creator laptops that can handle the higher TDP. Our rating of the Core Ultra 7 265HX (8.8/10): the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile package, suited to high-end gaming and creator laptops that can handle the higher TDP.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and tdp read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 11 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the L3 Cache the same on the Core Ultra 7 255HX and Core Ultra 7 265HX?
It is. Both are listed at 30 MB, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- Laptop
Codename
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- Arrow Lake
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- Arrow Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- 2025
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- 2025
TDP
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- 55 W
iGPU
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- Intel Graphics (Xe-LPG, reduced EU count)
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- Intel Graphics
Market Segment
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- Arrow Lake-HX
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- Arrow Lake-HX
Socket
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- BGA 2114 (BGA, soldered)
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- FCBGA2114
Process Node
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- 3 nm
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- 3 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- 20
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- 20
Performance Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- 8
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- 8
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- 12
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- 12
Total Threads
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- 20
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- 20
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- No
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- 2.4 GHz
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- 2.6 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- 5.2 GHz
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- 5.3 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- 30 MB
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- 30 MB
Base Power
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- 55 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- 160 W
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- 160 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- DDR5
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- DDR5
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- Yes
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- Yes
NPU Peak TOPS
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- 13 TOPS (NPU 3)
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- 13 TOPS (NPU 3)
Benchmarks
- General CPU
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- 17,673Best
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- 17,326-2%
Everyday tasks like photo editing, compression and compiling, run on all cores.
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- 2,946-1%
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- 2,963Best
The same everyday tasks on one core. Tracks how responsive the PC feels.
Which one should you pick?
Choose 255HX if you want the higher L3 cache (30 MB vs 30 MB) and the higher geekbench 6 (Multi-Core) (17,673 vs 17,326).
Choose 265HX if you want the higher geekbench 6 (Single-Core) (2,963 vs 2,946).
Verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
8.8 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX 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 265HX
8.8 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX 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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