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Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX vs Intel Core Ultra 9 288V: Comparison
Core Ultra 7 265HX vs Core Ultra 9 288V l3 cache compared
The gap that matters here is l3 cache: Core Ultra 7 265HX 30 MB against Core Ultra 9 288V 12 MB, which puts Core Ultra 7 265HX 60% ahead. P-core base clock is not the same on both, 2.6 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 265HX versus 3.3 GHz on the Core Ultra 9 288V. They differ on tdp too, 55 W on the Core Ultra 7 265HX versus 30 W on the Core Ultra 9 288V. They differ on socket too, FCBGA2114 on the Core Ultra 7 265HX versus FCBGA2833 on the Core Ultra 9 288V.
Who each one is for
Buy the Core Ultra 7 265HX for high-end gaming laptops and mobile content creation, though it is the wrong buy for thin-and-light laptops and battery-life-focused use. The Core Ultra 9 288V is the one to take for Ultra-thin and light laptops and all-day battery life, though it is not built for heavy sustained multi-core workloads and gaming laptops. 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. Our rating of the Core Ultra 9 288V (9/10): 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.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Integrated graphics, form factor, market segment and smt enabled read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Core Ultra 7 265HX and Core Ultra 9 288V differ on total cores?
Yes. Total Cores reads 20 on the Core Ultra 7 265HX versus 8 on the Core Ultra 9 288V.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
- Laptop
Codename
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- Arrow Lake
- Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
- Lunar Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- 2025
- Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
- 2024
TDP
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
- 30 W
iGPU
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- Intel Graphics
- Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
- Intel Arc 140V GPU
Market Segment
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- Arrow Lake-HX
- Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
- Lunar Lake
Socket
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- FCBGA2114
- Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
- FCBGA2833
Process Node
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- 3 nm
- Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
- 3 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- 20Best
- Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
- 8
Performance Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- 8Best
- Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
- 4
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- 12Best
- Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
- 4
Total Threads
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- 20Best
- Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
- 8
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- No
- Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- 2.6 GHz
- Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
- 3.3 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- 5.3 GHz
- Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
- 5.1 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- 30 MBBest
- Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
- 12 MB-60%
Base Power
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
- 30 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- 160 W
- Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
- 37 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- DDR5
- Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
- On-Package LPDDR5X
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- Yes
- Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
- Yes
NPU Peak TOPS
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX
- 13 TOPS (NPU 3)
- Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
- 45 TOPS (NPU 4)
Which one should you pick?
Choose 265HX if you want the higher L3 cache (30 MB vs 12 MB).
Choose 288V if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
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.
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.