Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
Opinion and specs
Our verdict
FlagshipThe Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX is among the fastest chips you can put in a laptop. It is a high-power chip (55 W): it performs like a desktop, and it also weighs, sounds and drinks like one. It came out in 2025.
It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs €2205.
Above €3311 there are clearly better options: for that money the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is 15% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX a good processor?
The Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX is among the fastest chips you can put in a laptop. It is a high-power chip (55 W): it performs like a desktop, and it also weighs, sounds and drinks like one. It ranks 12 of 154 and delivers 83.9% of what the fastest one on the market does.
What does the HX mean in Intel processors?
The HX marks Intel's highest-power line: 55 W, derived from desktop parts. It performs the most, at the cost of weight, noise and battery.
What year is the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX from?
Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX came out in 2025.
What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX?
The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX.
How much does a laptop with the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX cost?
It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs €2205.
Which alternative is worth it?
Above €3311 there are clearly better options: for that money the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is 15% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.
Specs
| Model | 255HX |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| L2 cache | 36 MB |
| Family | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| Socket | BGA 2114 |
| Boost frequency | 5,2 GHz |
| Cores | 20 |
| Threads | 20 |
| Frequency | 2,4 GHz |
| Cache | 30 MB |
| Cache type | Smart Cache |
| Generation | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Base power | 55 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 160 W |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 1,8 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 2,4 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4,5 GHz |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5,2 GHz |
| Performance cores | 8 |
| Efficient cores | 12 |
| Low Power Efficient-cores | 0 |
Performance summary
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