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 13 laptops from $950, at an average price of $1486.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V is 9% faster and its entry price is $211 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 128 of 271 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 4800H.

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 13 laptops from $950, at an average price of $1486.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V is 9% faster and its entry price is $211 lower.

Specs

Model 255U
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel Core Ultra 7
Socket BGA 2049
Boost frequency 5,2 GHz
Cores 12
Threads 14
Frequency 2 GHz
Cache 12 MB
Cache type Smart Cache

Performance summary

#128 of 271
Relative performance 28.6%
Laptops 13
Price from $950
Average price $1486

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 7 256V 31.2% From $739 Apple M5 10 Core 42.8% From $1249 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 36.5% From $999 AMD Ryzen 7 7735U 32.2% From $1000 Intel Core Ultra 7 258V 30.2% From $1247

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