Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Mid-range

The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V is a mid-range processor. It is a low-power chip (17 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It came out in 2024.

It is currently fitted in 19 laptops from €956, at an average price of €1669.

Above €1200 there are clearly better options: for that money the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 is 17% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V a good processor?

The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V is a mid-range processor. It is a low-power chip (17 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 119 of 258 and delivers 31.2% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the V mean in Intel processors?

The V marks Intel's low-power line: 17 W, for thin, quiet laptops with longer battery life.

What year is the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V from?

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V came out in 2024.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core Ultra 7 256V?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen AI 5 340.

What integrated graphics does the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V have?

The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V has Intel Arc Graphics 140V integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V cost?

It is currently fitted in 19 laptops from €956, at an average price of €1669.

Which alternative is worth it?

Above €1200 there are clearly better options: for that money the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 is 17% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.

Specs

Model 256V
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel Core Ultra 7
Socket BGA 2833
L3 cache 12 MB
Boost frequency 4,8 GHz
Cores 8
Threads 8
Frequency 2,2 GHz
Cache 12 MB
Operating modes 64-bit
Codename Lunar Lake
Tjunction 100 °C
Cache type Smart Cache
Generation Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Base power 17 W
Maximum turbo power 37 W
Efficient-core base frequency 2,2 GHz
Performance-core base frequency 2,2 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 3,7 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 4,8 GHz
Performance cores 4
Efficient cores 4
Low Power Efficient-cores 4
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 3,7 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency 2200 MHz

Performance summary

#119 of 258
Relative performance 31.2%
Laptops 19
Price from €956
Average price €1669

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 36.5% From €1200 Apple M5 10 Core 42.8% From €1299

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