Intel Core Ultra 7 266V
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Mid-range

The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V 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 5 laptops from $1562, at an average price of $2326.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Apple M5 10 Core is 38% faster and its entry price is $302 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V a good processor?

The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V 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 114 of 273 and delivers 30.9% 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 266V from?

Intel Core Ultra 7 266V came out in 2024.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core Ultra 7 266V?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen AI 5 340.

What integrated graphics does the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V have?

The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V has Intel Arc Graphics 140V integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V cost?

It is currently fitted in 5 laptops from $1562, at an average price of $2326.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Apple M5 10 Core is 38% faster and its entry price is $302 lower.

Specs

Model 266V
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel Core Ultra 7
Socket BGA 2833
Boost frequency 5 GHz
Cores 8
Threads 8
Cache 12 MB
Cache type Smart Cache

Performance summary

#114 of 273
Relative performance 30.9%
Laptops 5
Price from $1562
Average price $2326

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick 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 $1320 Apple M4 10 Core 37.7% From $946

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