Intel

Intel Core 7 160UL

Expert rating7.6 / 10

Brand:: Intel
Form Factor:: Desktop
CPU Socket:: Socket 1700
Core/Thread Count:: 10C/12T
TDP:: 15W
iGPU:: Intel UHD Graphics
CPU Series:: Core 7

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-09-12

Intel Core 7 160UL Review

Intel Core 7 160UL 10-core 12-thread desktop (low-power) processor, 1.8GHz base / 4.8GHz boost, 15W TDP, Socket 1700 socket

The Intel Core 7 160UL is a low-power desktop variant aimed at compact, fanless, or thin-client systems. It pairs 10 cores and 12 threads with a 1.8GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.8GHz and Intel UHD Graphics graphics, all within a 15W envelope.

Performance and Architecture

With 10 cores and 12 threads, the Intel Core 7 160UL runs a 1.8GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.8GHz, backed by 14MB of L3 cache and Intel UHD Graphics graphics.

Platform and Deployment

The Intel Core 7 160UL uses the Socket 1700 platform in a 15W envelope, positioned as a low-power desktop variant aimed at compact, fanless, or thin-client systems.

Branding Note

The Core 7 160UL carries Intel's post-2023 'Core' branding (dropping the 'i' prefix), replacing what would previously have been called Core i7 in Intel's naming scheme, while keeping similar suffix conventions (U, H, HL, N).

Comparison to Alternatives

Within the Core 7 lineup in this catalog, the Intel Core 7 160UL sits at the 10-core tier, differentiated by clock speed, TDP, and socket. Against AMD's Ryzen and EPYC processors in this catalog at a similar tier, Intel's Core 7 competes on platform ecosystem and per-core efficiency, while against Intel's own Core Ultra and Xeon 6 parts in this catalog it targets a narrower, more specialized deployment niche.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating7.6 / 10

The Intel Core 7 160UL is a low-power desktop variant, suited to compact and thin-client systems rather than performance builds.

Best for

Thin clients
Compact desktops
Fanless builds

Not for

Gaming desktops
Heavy workstation loads
Overclocking

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Codename	Raptor Lake
Release Year	2024

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Embedded
Socket	Socket 1700
Process Node	7 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	10
Performance Cores	2
Efficiency Cores	8
Total Threads	12
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	1.8 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.8 GHz

Cache

L3 Cache	12 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	15 W
Max Turbo Power	55 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR5, DDR4

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes

Form Factor	Desktop
TDP	15 W
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Intel Core 7 160UL?

The Intel Core 7 160UL has 10 cores and 12 threads, a 1.8 GHz base and 4.8 GHz boost clock, 12 MB of L3 cache and a 15 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics. Socket: Socket 1700.

Will the Intel Core 7 160UL work with my current setup?

The Intel Core 7 160UL lists Socket is Socket 1700. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.