Intel Core Ultra 7 165U
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Mid-range

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165U is a mid-range processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It came out in 2023.

It is currently fitted in 9 laptops from €1912, at an average price of €2912.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Apple M5 10 Core is 61% faster and its entry price is €513 lower.

Frequently asked questions

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

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165U is a mid-range processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 158 of 264 and delivers 26.6% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the U mean in Intel processors?

The U marks Intel's low-power line: 15 W, for thin, quiet laptops with longer battery life.

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

Intel Core Ultra 7 165U came out in 2023.

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

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 5 7535U.

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

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165U has Intel Graphics integrated graphics.

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

It is currently fitted in 9 laptops from €1912, at an average price of €2912.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Apple M5 10 Core is 61% faster and its entry price is €513 lower.

Specs

Model 165U
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel Core Ultra 7
Socket BGA 2049
Boost frequency 4,9 GHz
Cores 12
Number of processors supported 1
Threads 14
Frequency 1,7 GHz
Cache 12 MB
Cache type Smart Cache
Generation Intel Core Ultra (Series 1)
Base power 15 W
Maximum turbo power 57 W
Efficient-core base frequency 1,2 GHz
Performance-core base frequency 1,7 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 3,8 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 4,9 GHz
Performance cores 2
Efficient cores 8
Low Power Efficient-cores 2
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 2,1 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency 700 MHz

Performance summary

#158 of 264
Relative performance 26.6%
Laptops 9
Price from €1912
Average price €2912

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Apple M5 10 Core 42.8% From €1399 AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 38.9% From €1808 AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U 38.1% From €1383 Apple M4 10 Core 37.7% From €1838 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 36.5% From €1030

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