Core Ultra 7 165U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core Ultra 7 165U

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core Ultra 7 165U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,060 Rank: 231
Rank Name Score Visual
227 Core Ultra 5 135U 6,067
+0.1%
228 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H 6,065
+0.1%
229 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 6,064
+0.1%
230 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 6,062
+0%
231 Core Ultra 7 165U 6,060
232 Core i9-10900X 6,059
+-0%
233 Core i9-10850K 6,051
-0.1%
234 EPYC 7F72 6,046
-0.2%
235 Xeon E-2146G 6,035
-0.4%
236 Xeon E-2378 6,032
-0.5%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core Ultra 7 165U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,551 Rank: 377
Rank Name Score Visual
373 Xeon E-2378 5,563
+0.2%
374 Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE 5,562
+0.2%
375 Ryzen 5 5600 5,556
+0.1%
376 Xeon Gold 6138 5,552
+0%
377 Core Ultra 7 165U 5,551
378 Ryzen 5 5500 5,548
-0.1%
379 Xeon Gold 6144 5,547
-0.1%
380 Core i7-8700K 5,544
-0.1%
381 Xeon W-3235 5,543
-0.1%
382 Xeon E5-2673 v4 5,542
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core Ultra 7 165U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

6,399 Rank: 135
Rank Name Score Visual
131 Xeon Gold 6444Y 6,427
+0.4%
132 Xeon E-2234 6,419
+0.3%
133 Xeon w7-3445 6,409
+0.2%
134 Xeon w9-3475X 6,407
+0.1%
135 Core Ultra 7 165U 6,399
136 Ryzen 7 5700X 6,398
+-0%
137 Xeon E-2226G 6,397
+-0%
138 Core i9-13900H 6,397
+-0%
139 Ryzen 7 5800XT 6,395
-0.1%
140 Core i9-10900K 6,393
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core Ultra 7 165U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,057 Rank: 346
Rank Name Score Visual
342 Core i7-9800X 5,060
+0.1%
343 Xeon Gold 5118 5,060
+0.1%
344 Ryzen 5 3600 5,059
+0%
345 Ryzen 7 5825U 5,059
+0%
346 Core Ultra 7 165U 5,057
347 Xeon W-1350P 5,056
+-0%
348 Xeon W-2145 5,053
-0.1%
349 Core i9-9900KF 5,053
-0.1%
350 Xeon Silver 4309Y 5,053
-0.1%
351 Core Ultra 5 125U 5,052
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core Ultra 7 165U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,017 Rank: 417
Rank Name Score Visual
413 Xeon Silver 4116 5,024
+0.1%
414 Core Ultra 5 135U 5,021
+0.1%
415 Xeon E-2286M 5,018
+0%
416 Core i9-10980HK 5,018
+0%
417 Core Ultra 7 165U 5,017
418 Ryzen 5 2600E 5,014
-0.1%
419 Xeon E5-2680 v2 5,009
-0.2%
420 Xeon E-2336 5,007
-0.2%
421 Core i7-6900K 4,997
-0.4%
422 Ryzen 5 1600 4,997
-0.4%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core Ultra 7 165U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,999 Rank: 390
Rank Name Score Visual
386 Ryzen 7 4800HS 5,017
+0.4%
387 Core i7-9700F 5,007
+0.2%
388 Xeon W-2133 5,002
+0.1%
389 Xeon E5-1660 v4 4,999
+0%
390 Core Ultra 7 165U 4,999
391 Core Ultra 5 135U 4,997
+-0%
392 Core i7-9700 4,995
-0.1%
393 Core Ultra 5 125U 4,994
-0.1%
394 Core i7-8086K 4,993
-0.1%
395 Core i9-10980HK 4,988
-0.2%

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Core Ultra 7 165U Details

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165U marks a significant step forward in mobile processor design, particularly in balancing high performance with ultra-low power consumption. Launched in December 2023, this processor is part of Intel's Meteor Lake architecture and is built on a 7 nm process node, representing a major leap in efficiency and integration. Unlike many high-performance mobile CPUs, the Core Ultra 7 165U operates at a mere 15 W TDP, making it ideal for thin and light laptops where thermal constraints are a primary design consideration. Its BGA 2049 package further emphasizes its integration into compact systems, where soldered components are common. Despite its modest power envelope, the processor delivers impressive performance across a wide range of workloads, especially in single-threaded scenarios.

At the heart of the Core Ultra 7 165U is a 12-core, 14-thread design, enabled by Intel’s Hyper-Threading technology. The CPU features a base frequency of 1.7 GHz and can boost up to 4.9 GHz, allowing it to handle demanding applications with ease. The processor includes a substantial 11.444 MiB of L3 cache and 1.907 MiB of L2 cache, ensuring fast access to frequently used data and minimizing latency. It supports DDR5 memory at up to 5600 MT/s through a dual-channel memory bus, with memory bandwidth reaching 89.6 GB/s. The processor also supports PCIe 4.0 with 12 lanes directly from the CPU, enabling high-speed connectivity for storage and expansion devices.

One of the standout features of the Core Ultra 7 165U is its integrated graphics solution, the Arc Xe-LPG 64EU GPU. This GPU delivers strong graphics performance for a mobile processor, capable of handling modern games at low to medium settings and supporting up to four display outputs. The inclusion of a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) with up to 11 TOPS performance makes the Core Ultra 7 165U particularly well-suited for AI and machine learning tasks, offering hardware acceleration for inference workloads. Additionally, the processor supports a wide array of instruction sets, including AVX2, AVX, SSE, and Intel’s newer instruction extensions, ensuring compatibility with a broad range of software.

In benchmark testing, the Core Ultra 7 165U achieves an overall score of 6060, placing it at rank #231 among 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 6399 ranks it at #135, demonstrating exceptional performance in tasks that rely on high clock speeds and efficient single-threaded execution. The multicore score of 5551 places it at #377, indicating strong multi-threaded performance despite its low TDP. The processor outperforms many desktop-grade CPUs in single-core performance, such as the Ryzen 7 5700X and Core i9-13900H, while also competing with high-end mobile chips like the Core Ultra 5 135U. In the top 50 overall rankings, the Core Ultra 7 165U is positioned behind higher-end desktop and workstation processors but ahead of many mainstream mobile and entry-level CPUs.

As of March 2026, the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U stands out as a premium mobile processor that delivers desktop-like performance in a power-efficient package. Its combination of high single-core performance, integrated AI acceleration, and robust graphics makes it ideal for content creators, developers, and power users who demand performance without compromising on battery life. While it may not rival the raw multicore power of workstation-class CPUs, its balance of speed, efficiency, and advanced features ensures it remains a top choice in the ultraportable and high-performance mobile segment.
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Intel Core Ultra 7 165U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core Ultra 7 165U
Cores: 12
Threads: 14
Base Frequency: 1700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 17x (locked)
Core Name: Meteor Lake
Socket: BGA 2049
Package: FC-BGA
Target Segment: Mobile
TDP: 15 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 109.568 KiB
L2 Cache: 1.907 MiB
L3 Cache: 11.444 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR5 Depends on motherboard

Physical Specifications

Process: 7 nm
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C TBT 2.0 EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d SHA TSX
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