Core Ultra 7 256V

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core Ultra 7 256V

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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 256V based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,281 Rank: 157
Rank Name Score Visual
153 Core i9-13900H 6,295
+0.2%
154 Xeon E-2386G 6,289
+0.1%
155 Xeon Gold 6426Y 6,288
+0.1%
156 Ryzen 7 5800X3D 6,284
+0%
157 Core Ultra 7 256V 6,281
158 Ryzen 9 3900XT 6,280
+-0%
159 Core Ultra 7 258V 6,270
-0.2%
160 Core i9-9900 6,266
-0.2%
161 Xeon W-1350P 6,262
-0.3%
162 EPYC 7402P 6,261
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core Ultra 7 256V based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,806 Rank: 282
Rank Name Score Visual
278 Core i9-9900T 5,819
+0.2%
279 Core i9-9900KS 5,816
+0.2%
280 Core Ultra 7 268V 5,812
+0.1%
281 Core i9-10850K 5,807
+0%
282 Core Ultra 7 256V 5,806
283 Ryzen 7 6800H 5,806
+0%
284 Ryzen 9 6900HS 5,803
-0.1%
285 Xeon W-1290P 5,799
-0.1%
286 Xeon Gold 6152 5,794
-0.2%
287 Core Ultra 7 258V 5,790
-0.3%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core Ultra 7 256V based on single-threaded benchmark results.

6,598 Rank: 100
Rank Name Score Visual
96 Xeon W-1350 6,602
+0.1%
97 Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 6,601
+0%
98 Xeon w9-3495X 6,600
+0%
99 Core i9-11900K 6,599
+0%
100 Core Ultra 7 256V 6,598
101 Ryzen 7 7840HS 6,597
+-0%
102 Core Ultra 7 258V 6,590
-0.1%
103 Ryzen 9 5900 6,581
-0.3%
104 Xeon w5-2465X 6,575
-0.3%
105 Xeon E-2276G 6,568
-0.5%

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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 256V based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,407 Rank: 202
Rank Name Score Visual
198 Ryzen 7 5800X 5,412
+0.1%
199 Core Ultra 7 268V 5,410
+0.1%
200 Ryzen 9 8945HS 5,409
+0%
201 Xeon Silver 4410Y 5,407
+0%
202 Core Ultra 7 256V 5,407
203 Ryzen 7 5800XT 5,406
+-0%
204 EPYC 7272 5,405
+-0%
205 Xeon Gold 6242 5,405
+-0%
206 Xeon w3-2435 5,402
-0.1%
207 Xeon Gold 6142 5,396
-0.2%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core Ultra 7 256V based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,076 Rank: 387
Rank Name Score Visual
383 Xeon W-3223 5,080
+0.1%
384 Ryzen 5 2600X 5,077
+0%
385 Core i7-10700F 5,077
+0%
386 Core Ultra 7 268V 5,076
+0%
387 Core Ultra 7 256V 5,076
388 Core i7-10700 5,074
+-0%
389 Xeon Gold 6234 5,070
-0.1%
390 Core i9-9900 5,070
-0.1%
391 Xeon E5-2658 v4 5,067
-0.2%
392 Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U 5,066
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core Ultra 7 256V based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

5,265 Rank: 252
Rank Name Score Visual
248 Xeon Silver 4216 5,274
+0.2%
249 Core i7-12700H 5,273
+0.2%
250 Core i7-9800X 5,268
+0.1%
251 Core i9-10850K 5,268
+0.1%
252 Core Ultra 7 256V 5,265
253 Xeon E5-2696 v3 5,262
-0.1%
254 Core i9-11900K 5,258
-0.1%
255 Xeon Gold 6144 5,256
-0.2%
256 Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 5,252
-0.2%
257 Ryzen 7 7840U 5,249
-0.3%

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Core Ultra 7 256V Details

Ranking #157 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V sits firmly in the mid-tier segment for mobile processors as of early 2026. While it is not a flagship chip, its 3 nm manufacturing process and Lunar Lake architecture bring a significant leap in efficiency and integrated performance compared to older generations. Launched in September 2024, the Core Ultra 7 256V is a mobile-focused processor designed for thin and light systems, balancing performance with a modest 17 W TDP. This low power envelope makes it ideal for portable workstations and battery-efficient laptops where thermal constraints are a concern.

The processor features 8 cores and 8 threads, operating at a base frequency of 2.2 GHz with a maximum turbo frequency of 4.8 GHz. It is built on Intel’s Lunar Lake architecture and fabricated by TSMC using a 3 nm process, a strategic shift that improves power efficiency and performance per watt. The chip includes 12 MB of L3 cache, 2.384 MiB of L2 cache, and 0.183 MiB of L1 cache, supporting fast access to frequently used data. It is packaged in a BGA 2833 socket, which limits upgradeability but allows for compact system designs. The processor supports dual-channel memory and integrates the Arc 140V GPU, which delivers capable graphics performance for light gaming and multimedia tasks.

In terms of performance, the Core Ultra 7 256V achieves a single-core score of 6598, placing it at #100 in the single-core rankings—slightly behind top-tier mobile CPUs like the Core i9-11900K and Ryzen 7 PRO 5845. Its multicore score of 5806 ranks it at #282, indicating that while it holds its own in single-threaded workloads, it lags behind higher-core-count processors in multi-threaded performance. The overall score of 6281 reflects a balanced performance profile, with the chip outperforming many older desktop and mobile CPUs but falling short of modern high-end offerings.

The processor supports a broad range of modern instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, SSE, and BMI, making it suitable for demanding applications such as video editing, 3D rendering, and machine learning workloads. It also includes a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) capable of up to 47 TOPS, which enhances AI-driven tasks like real-time image processing and speech recognition. Additionally, hardware virtualization support, including VT-x and VT-d, enables efficient virtual machine operation, which is beneficial for developers and IT professionals.

Given its performance and efficiency, the Core Ultra 7 256V is well-suited for users seeking a capable mobile processor for productivity, light content creation, and occasional gaming. It competes with AMD’s Ryzen 7 7840HS and Ryzen 9 6900HS, though it trails in both single-core and multicore performance. For users prioritizing power efficiency and integrated graphics over raw performance, the Core Ultra 7 256V offers a compelling balance, particularly in systems where thermal and power constraints are critical.
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Intel Core Ultra 7 256V

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core Ultra 7 256V
Cores: 8
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 22x (locked)
Core Name: Lunar Lake
Socket: BGA 2833
Package: FC-BGA
Target Segment: Mobile
TDP: 17 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 187.392 KiB
L2 Cache: 2.384 MiB
L3 Cache: 11.444 MiB

Memory Specifications

Physical Specifications

Process: 3 nm
Manufacturer: TSMC

CPU Features

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