Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

High-end

The Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 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 2025.

It is currently fitted in 4 laptops from €1715, at an average price of €2178.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H is 16% faster and its entry price is €182 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H a good processor?

The Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 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 35 of 163 and delivers 51.4% 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 255H from?

Intel Core Ultra 7 255H came out in 2025.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core Ultra 7 255H?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen AI 9 365.

What integrated graphics does the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H have?

The Intel Core Ultra 7 255H has Intel Arc 140T integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H cost?

It is currently fitted in 4 laptops from €1715, at an average price of €2178.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H is 16% faster and its entry price is €182 lower.

Specs

Model 255H
Manufacturer Intel
L2 cache 6 MB
Family Intel Core Ultra 7
Socket BGA 2049
L3 cache 8 MB
Boost frequency 5,1 GHz
Cores 16
Threads 16
Frequency 2 GHz
Cache 24 MB
Codename Arrow Lake
Cache type Smart Cache
Generation Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Base power 28 W
Maximum turbo power 115 W
Efficient-core base frequency 1,5 GHz
Performance-core base frequency 2 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 4,4 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 5,1 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

#35 of 163
Relative performance 51.4%
Laptops 4
Price from €1715
Average price €2178

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 9 386H 59.6% From €1533 Intel Core Ultra 9 285H 57.3% From €1712

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