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 5 laptops from €1672, at an average price of €4368.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is 42% faster and its entry price is €74 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 69 of 262 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 AI 7 PRO 450.

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

It is currently fitted in 5 laptops from €1672, at an average price of €4368.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 is 42% faster and its entry price is €74 lower.

Specs

Model 165H
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel Core Ultra 7
Socket BGA 2049
Boost frequency 5 GHz
Cores 16
Threads 22
Frequency 1,4 GHz
Cache 24 MB
Cache type Smart Cache
Generation Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 1)
Base power 28 W
Maximum turbo power 115 W
Efficient-core base frequency 0,9 GHz
Performance-core base frequency 1,4 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 3,8 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 5 GHz
Performance cores 6
Efficient cores 8
Low Power Efficient-cores 2
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 2,5 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency 700 MHz

Performance summary

#69 of 262
Relative performance 41.3%
Laptops 5
Price from €1672
Average price €4368

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 58.8% From €1598 Intel Core Ultra 9 386H 56.8% From €1793 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 55.9% From €1936 Intel Core Ultra 9 285H 54.6% From €2122 Intel Core Ultra 7 265H 54.4% From €2283

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