Intel Core Ultra 7 255U
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Mid-range

The Intel Core Ultra 7 255U 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 2025.

It is currently fitted in 4 laptops from €1451, at an average price of €2278.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Apple M5 10 Core is 50% faster and its entry price is €52 lower.

Frequently asked questions

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

The Intel Core Ultra 7 255U 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 91 of 161 and delivers 28.6% 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 255U from?

Intel Core Ultra 7 255U came out in 2025.

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

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 7 5825U.

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

The Intel Core Ultra 7 255U has Intel Graphics integrated graphics.

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

It is currently fitted in 4 laptops from €1451, at an average price of €2278.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Apple M5 10 Core is 50% faster and its entry price is €52 lower.

Specs

Model 255U
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel Core Ultra 7
Socket BGA 2049
Boost frequency 5,2 GHz
Cores 12
Number of processors supported 1
Threads 14
Frequency 2 GHz
Cache 12 MB
Cache type Smart Cache
Generation Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Base power 15 W
Maximum turbo power 57 W
Efficient-core base frequency 1,7 GHz
Performance-core base frequency 2 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 4,2 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 5,2 GHz
Performance cores 2
Efficient cores 8
Low Power Efficient-cores 2
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 2,4 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency 700 MHz

Performance summary

#91 of 161
Relative performance 28.6%
Laptops 4
Price from €1451
Average price €2278

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Apple M5 10 Core 42.8% From €1399 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 36.5% From €1238 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-78-100 36.2% From €1604 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 34.2% From €1379 Intel Core Ultra 7 256V 31.2% From €1157

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