Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
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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 came out in 2025.

It is currently fitted in 9 laptops from $1639, at an average price of $3610.

Above $1750 there are clearly better options: for that money the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX is 16% 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 14 of 292 and delivers 77.3% 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 9 laptops from $1639, at an average price of $3610.

Which alternative is worth it?

Above $1750 there are clearly better options: for that money the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX is 16% 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

Performance summary

#14 of 292
Relative performance 77.3%
Laptops 9
Price from $1639
Average price $3610

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX 89.6% From $1750 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 89.1% From $1890 AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 87.8% From $1950 AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX 79.7% From $1649

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