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Intel Core Ultra 7 366H

iGPU:: Intel Arc (4 Xe3-cores)
Boost/Base Clock:: 4.8 GHz / 1.6 GHz
Core/Thread Count:: 16 Core / 16 Thread (4 P-cores + 8 E-cores + 4 LPE-cores)
Cache:: 18MB L3
NPU:: 50 TOPS (NPU 5)
TDP:: 15-25 Watts
CPU Socket:: FCBGA2540
CPU Process Node:: Intel 18A (compute tile) / TSMC N3E (GPU and platform tiles)
CPU Series:: Panther Lake, Intel Core Ultra Series 3
PCIe Lanes:: 20 (for pairing with a discrete GPU)
Form Factor:: Laptop

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-10-08

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Intel Core Ultra 7 366H Review

The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H sits directly below the Core Ultra 9 386H in Panther Lake's dGPU-oriented H tier, sharing the same 16-core, 16-thread configuration and 18MB of L3 cache, with a slightly lower 4.8 GHz boost clock against the 386H's 4.9 GHz. Like the 386H, it carries a smaller 4-Xe3-core iGPU and 20 PCIe lanes, aimed at laptops pairing this chip with a discrete GPU rather than relying on integrated graphics.

Intel Arc (4 Xe3-cores)

Same 4-Xe3-core integrated GPU configuration as the Core Ultra 9 386H, intended for systems where a dedicated GPU handles the real graphics workload.

How Is the Core Ultra 7 366H in Terms of Performance

With a core layout and cache identical to the Core Ultra 9 386H and only a 100MHz lower boost clock, the 366H delivers very close to flagship-tier CPU performance in this dGPU-paired tier for a lower price. Intel's platform-wide claims of up to 60% better multithreaded performance over the outgoing Arrow Lake H generation apply directly here.

Benchmarks

Expect Geekbench 6 scores within a few percentage points of the Core Ultra 9 386H given the near-identical specification, making this the more cost-effective choice for buyers who don't need the very top clock speed in this tier.

Our verdict

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

Best for

Gaming and creator laptops that pair 16 cores with a discrete GPU, using 20 PCIe lanes
Buyers wanting a 4.8 GHz boost clock and a 50 TOPS NPU in the 16-core H tier

Not for

Thin laptops depending on integrated graphics, because it has a smaller 4 Xe3-core iGPU

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	Intel
Product Line	Core Ultra 7
Model Number	366H
Codename	Panther Lake
Release Year	2026

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Panther Lake, Intel Core Ultra Series 3
Socket	FCBGA2540
Process Node	18 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	16
Performance Cores	4
Efficiency Cores	8
Total Threads	16
SMT Enabled	No

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	2.0 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.8 GHz
E-Core Base Clock	1.6 GHz

Cache

L3 Cache	18 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	25 W
Max Turbo Power	80 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR5, LPDDR5x

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes
NPU Peak TOPS	50 TOPS (NPU 5)

Expansion

PCIe Lanes	20

Form Factor	Laptop
TDP	25 W
iGPU	Intel Arc (4 Xe3-cores)

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H?

The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H has 16 cores and 16 threads, a 2.0 GHz base and 4.8 GHz boost clock, 18 MB of L3 cache and a 25 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel Arc (4 Xe3-cores). Socket: FCBGA2540.

Will the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H work with my current setup?

The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H lists CPU Socket is FCBGA2540. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.