Core Ultra 7 165H vs Core 7 250H

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

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core Ultra 7 165H	Core 7 250H
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 Ultra 7 165H Benchmark Check

Core 7 250H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Processing Power

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

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

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Memory & Platform

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