Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

High-end

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H is a high-end processor. It is a mid-power chip (28 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It came out in 2023.

It is currently fitted in 10 laptops from $1599, at an average price of $3156.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H is 38% faster and its entry price is $4 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H a good processor?

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H is a high-end processor. It is a mid-power chip (28 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It ranks 55 of 271 and delivers 41.3% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the H mean in Intel processors?

The H marks Intel's mid line: 28 W, the usual balance in a work laptop.

What year is the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H from?

Intel Core Ultra 7 165H came out in 2023.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core Ultra 7 165H?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS.

What integrated graphics does the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H have?

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has Intel Arc Graphics integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H cost?

It is currently fitted in 10 laptops from $1599, at an average price of $3156.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H is 38% faster and its entry price is $4 lower.

Specs

Model 165H
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel Core Ultra 7
Socket BGA 2049
Boost frequency 5 GHz
Cores 16
Number of processors supported 1
Threads 22
Frequency 1,4 GHz
Cache 24 MB
Cache type Smart Cache

Performance summary

#55 of 271
Relative performance 41.3%
Laptops 10
Price from $1599
Average price $3156

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also mid-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 9 386H 56.8% From $1595 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 55.9% From $1500 Intel Core Ultra 9 285H 54.6% From $1900 Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 49.0% From $629 AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 48.5% From $1339

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