Core Ultra 7 255H

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core Ultra 7 255H

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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 255H based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,827 Rank: 81
Rank Name Score Visual
77 Ryzen 9 5950X 6,853
+0.4%
78 Core Ultra 5 225H 6,845
+0.3%
79 Ryzen 9 5900XT 6,831
+0.1%
80 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX 6,831
+0.1%
81 Core Ultra 7 255H 6,827
82 Ryzen 7 7800X3D 6,823
-0.1%
83 Xeon Gold 6444Y 6,786
-0.6%
84 Xeon w5-2465X 6,769
-0.8%
85 Ryzen 7 8700G 6,759
-1%
86 Ryzen 5 7600X 6,758
-1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core Ultra 7 255H based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

6,513 Rank: 156
Rank Name Score Visual
152 Xeon Gold 6146 6,525
+0.2%
153 EPYC 7F52 6,520
+0.1%
154 Xeon E5-2699 v4 6,519
+0.1%
155 Xeon Platinum 8160 6,513
+0%
156 Core Ultra 7 255H 6,513
157 Ryzen 7 7745HX 6,507
-0.1%
158 Ryzen 7 8700G 6,486
-0.4%
159 Xeon Gold 6142M 6,481
-0.5%
160 Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 6,480
-0.5%
161 Zen+ µarch 6,463
-0.8%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core Ultra 7 255H based on single-threaded benchmark results.

7,036 Rank: 67
Rank Name Score Visual
63 Ryzen 7 7700 7,130
+1.3%
64 Ryzen 9 5900XT 7,096
+0.9%
65 Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 7,064
+0.4%
66 Ryzen 9 5950X 7,041
+0.1%
67 Core Ultra 7 255H 7,036
68 Ryzen 5 7600X 6,996
-0.6%
69 Core i5-13500 6,944
-1.3%
70 Ryzen 7 8700G 6,941
-1.4%
71 Ryzen 7 7800X3D 6,929
-1.5%
72 Ryzen 7 8700F 6,914
-1.7%

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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 255H based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

6,039 Rank: 101
Rank Name Score Visual
97 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX 6,099
+1%
98 Xeon W-3275 6,060
+0.3%
99 Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 6,054
+0.2%
100 Ryzen 9 5900X 6,053
+0.2%
101 Core Ultra 7 255H 6,039
102 Core i9-12900KS 6,036
+-0%
103 Xeon W-3275M 6,032
-0.1%
104 Xeon Platinum 8180 6,025
-0.2%
105 EPYC 7551P 6,004
-0.6%
106 Xeon Gold 6426Y 5,995
-0.7%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core Ultra 7 255H based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,496 Rank: 205
Rank Name Score Visual
201 Core i9-12900T 5,506
+0.2%
202 Ryzen 7 5800X 5,503
+0.1%
203 Core i9-10920X 5,501
+0.1%
204 Xeon Gold 6138 5,498
+0%
205 Core Ultra 7 255H 5,496
206 Xeon W-3235 5,490
-0.1%
207 Xeon E5-2698 v4 5,467
-0.5%
208 Core i9-9920X 5,465
-0.6%
209 Xeon W-2170B 5,454
-0.8%
210 Ryzen 7 5800X3D 5,453
-0.8%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core Ultra 7 255H based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,649 Rank: 152
Rank Name Score Visual
148 Core i9-9990XE 5,655
+0.1%
149 Core i9-7960X 5,653
+0.1%
150 Core i9-9940X 5,650
+0%
151 EPYC 7601 5,650
+0%
152 Core Ultra 7 255H 5,649
153 Xeon W-2195 5,640
-0.2%
154 Xeon Gold 6150 5,639
-0.2%
155 Xeon Gold 6252 5,635
-0.2%
156 Core i9-10940X 5,633
-0.3%
157 EPYC 7371 5,629
-0.4%

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Core Ultra 7 255H Details

The Intel Core Ultra 7 255H stands out as a high-performance mobile processor designed for demanding workloads, particularly in thin-and-light laptops where power efficiency and integrated graphics are critical. Launched in early 2025 as part of Intel’s Arrow Lake-H lineup, this chip leverages a 3 nm process node fabricated by TSMC, marking a significant leap in transistor density and power efficiency. Despite being a mobile processor, it delivers desktop-level performance, thanks to its 16-core, 16-thread design and a turbo frequency of up to 5.1 GHz. With a 28 W TDP, the Core Ultra 7 255H strikes a balance between performance and thermal constraints, making it ideal for portable systems that require sustained compute power without excessive heat or battery drain.

Equipped with Intel’s latest Arc Graphics 140T integrated GPU, the processor supports modern graphics APIs and delivers competitive performance for light gaming and multimedia tasks. The GPU features 140 execution units and operates at frequencies suitable for 1080p gaming and content creation. The chip also includes a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) rated at up to 13 TOPS, enhancing AI workloads such as real-time image processing and machine learning inference. This makes the Core Ultra 7 255H particularly attractive for applications leveraging AI acceleration, including video editing, photography, and virtual assistants.

In terms of memory, the processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X at up to 6400 MT/s, enabling fast data throughput across a dual-channel interface. It also supports ECC memory, a rare feature in mobile platforms, making it suitable for professional environments where data integrity is paramount. The architecture includes 24 MB of L3 cache and a total of 2.861 MiB of L2 cache, ensuring low-latency access to frequently used data. The processor connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes dedicated to the CPU, offering high bandwidth for fast storage and expansion cards.

Benchmarking reveals the Core Ultra 7 255H as a strong performer, scoring 7036 in Singlecore and 6513 in Multicore on the PassMark test suite. It ranks #67 in single-core and #155 in multicore performance among 2060 processors, placing it just behind higher-tier mobile and desktop chips like the Ryzen 7 7700 and Core i5-13500. Its overall score of 6827 lands it at #81 in the broader ranking, outperforming many mainstream mobile CPUs such as the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Ryzen 7 8700G. While it trails top-tier processors like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K, its efficiency and feature set make it a compelling choice for high-end laptops.

As of March 2026, the Core Ultra 7 255H remains a top contender in the mobile segment, especially for users seeking a blend of AI acceleration, integrated graphics, and high single- and multi-threaded performance. Its competitive positioning, combined with support for modern technologies like AVX2, FMA3, and Intel’s VT-x virtualization, makes it well-suited for content creators, engineers, and professionals who need a portable system capable of handling intensive workloads without relying on discrete graphics.
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Intel Core Ultra 7 255H

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core Ultra 7 255H
Cores: 16
Threads: 16
Base Frequency: 2000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 20x (locked)
Core Name: Arrow Lake-H
Socket: BGA 2049
Package: FC-BGA
Target Segment: Mobile
TDP: 28 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 187.392 KiB
L2 Cache: 2.861 MiB
L3 Cache: 22.888 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR5, LPDDR5X

Physical Specifications

Process: 3 nm
Manufacturer: TSMC

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C EIST TXT VT-x VT-d SHA TBMT 3.0
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