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Intel Core Ultra 7 256V vs Intel Core Ultra 9 288V: Comparison
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V and Intel Core Ultra 9 288V track each other closely enough on paper that the specifications alone will not decide which processors (cpus) to buy. They match on 10 other specifications, including form factor, release year and tdp.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2024 |
| TDP | 17 W | 17 W |
| iGPU | Intel Arc 130V/140V (Xe2) | Intel Arc 130V/140V (Xe2) |
| Socket | BGA 2833 (on-package LPDDR5X) | BGA 2833 (on-package LPDDR5X) |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| NPU | 45 TOPS (NPU 4) | 45 TOPS (NPU 4) |
| Architecture | Lunar Lake | Lunar Lake |
Verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
9 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V is a non-vPro Lunar Lake chip for consumer ultra-thin laptops wanting more headroom than the Core Ultra 5 tier.
Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
9 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V is one of Intel's most power-efficient Core Ultra chips, built for the longest battery life in ultra-thin laptops.