Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Mid-range

The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V 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 32 laptops from $1248, at an average price of $1874.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 is 21% faster and its entry price is $349 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V a good processor?

The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V 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 275 and delivers 30.2% 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 258V from?

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V came out in 2024.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core Ultra 7 258V?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 5 220.

What integrated graphics does the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V have?

The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V has Intel Arc Graphics 140V integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V cost?

It is currently fitted in 32 laptops from $1248, at an average price of $1874.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 is 21% faster and its entry price is $349 lower.

Specs

Model 258V
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
Codename Lunar Lake
Tjunction 100 °C
Cache type Smart Cache

Performance summary

#119 of 275
Relative performance 30.2%
Laptops 32
Price from $1248
Average price $1874

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 36.5% From $899 Apple M5 10 Core 42.8% From $1260 Apple M2 Pro 12 Core 42.7% From $1563 AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 38.9% From $1439 AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U 38.1% From $1300

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