Intel Core Ultra 7 265H
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

High-end

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265H is a high-end processor. It is a mid-power chip (28 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It came out in 2025.

It is currently fitted in 16 laptops from $2917, at an average price of $4024.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H is 4% faster and its entry price is $1242 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H a good processor?

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265H is a high-end processor. It is a mid-power chip (28 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It ranks 29 of 272 and delivers 54.4% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the H mean in Intel processors?

The H marks Intel's mid line: 28 W, the usual balance in a work laptop.

What year is the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H from?

Intel Core Ultra 7 265H came out in 2025.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core Ultra 7 265H?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H cost?

It is currently fitted in 16 laptops from $2917, at an average price of $4024.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H is 4% faster and its entry price is $1242 lower.

Specs

Model 265H
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel Core Ultra 7
Socket BGA 2049
Boost frequency 5,3 GHz
Cores 16
Threads 16
Cache 24 MB
Cache type Smart Cache

Performance summary

#29 of 272
Relative performance 54.4%
Laptops 16
Price from $2917
Average price $4024

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 9 386H 56.8% From $1675 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 55.9% From $1500 Intel Core Ultra 9 285H 54.6% From $1893

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