Core 7 250H vs Core Ultra 7 165H

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core 7 250H

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

107%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

105%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

103%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

102%

#130

Core 7 250H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 165H

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

105%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

103%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

102%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

101%

#128

Core Ultra 7 165H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core 7 250H leads in gaming performance. However, the Core Ultra 7 165H is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core 7 250H	Core Ultra 7 165H
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-H (2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core 7 250H	Core Ultra 7 165H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core 7 250H Benchmark Check

Core Ultra 7 165H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 7 250H and Core Ultra 7 165H

Core 7 250H

The Core 7 250H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 25,530 points. Launch price was $502.

Core Ultra 7 165H

The Core Ultra 7 165H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 22 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): + 24 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 25,849 points. Launch price was $460.

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Processing Power

The Core 7 250H packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 165H offers 16 cores / 22 threads — the Core Ultra 7 165H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core 7 250H versus 5 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 165H — a 7.7% clock advantage for the Core 7 250H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core 7 250H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Core Ultra 7 165H uses Meteor Lake-H (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core 7 250H scores 25,530 against the Core Ultra 7 165H's 25,849 — a 1.2% lead for the Core Ultra 7 165H. Both processors carry 24 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core 7 250H	Core Ultra 7 165H
Cores / Threads	14 / 20	16 / 22+14%
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+8%	5 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.8 GHz+52%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	7 nm-30%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Meteor Lake-H (2023)
PassMark	25,530	25,849+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core 7 250H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core Ultra 7 165H uses FCBGA2049 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.