Core Ultra 7 255HX vs Core Ultra 7 265F
Core Ultra 7 255HX
Core Ultra 7 265F
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 255HX
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 265F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 7 255HX | Core Ultra 7 265F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($276) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-HX (2025) / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 7 255HX | Core Ultra 7 265F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($276) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 7 255HX and Core Ultra 7 265F
Core Ultra 7 255HX
The Core Ultra 7 255HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2025-01-01. It is based on the Arrow Lake-HX (2025) architecture. It features 20 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2114. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 49,765 points. Launch price was $450.
Core Ultra 7 265F
The Core Ultra 7 265F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture. It features 20 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1851. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 49,161 points. Launch price was $379.
Processing Power
Both the Core Ultra 7 255HX and Core Ultra 7 265F share an identical 20-core/20-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 255HX versus 5.3 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 265F — a 1.9% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 265F (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core Ultra 7 255HX uses the Arrow Lake-HX (2025) architecture (3 nm), while the Core Ultra 7 265F uses Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) (3 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 255HX scores 49,765 against the Core Ultra 7 265F's 49,161 — a 1.2% lead for the Core Ultra 7 255HX. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,923 vs 3,000, a 2.6% lead for the Core Ultra 7 265F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 16,885 vs 20,000 (16.9% advantage for the Core Ultra 7 265F). Both processors carry 30 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core Ultra 7 255HX | Core Ultra 7 265F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 20 | 20 / 20 |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.3 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total) | 30 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake-HX (2025) | Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 49,765+1% | 49,161 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 25,459 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,923 | 3,000+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 16,885 | 20,000+18% |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 7 255HX uses the FCBGA2114 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core Ultra 7 265F uses LGA1851 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. The Core Ultra 7 265F supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 24 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel HM870,Intel WM880 (Core Ultra 7 255HX) and Z890,B860,H810 (Core Ultra 7 265F).
| Feature | Core Ultra 7 255HX | Core Ultra 7 265F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2114 | LGA1851 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 24 |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Core Ultra 7 255HX) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 7 265F). The Core Ultra 7 255HX includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc Xe-LPG), while the Core Ultra 7 265F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 7 265F targets High Performance Gaming. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 7 255HX rivals Ryzen 9 9850HX.
| Feature | Core Ultra 7 255HX | Core Ultra 7 265F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel Arc Xe-LPG | None |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | High Performance Gaming |
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