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 7 laptops from €1399, at an average price of €2111.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 is 18% faster and its entry price is €219 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 122 of 261 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 7 laptops from €1399, at an average price of €2111.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 is 18% faster and its entry price is €219 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
Generation Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Base power 17 W
Maximum turbo power 37 W
Performance-core base frequency 2,2 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 5 GHz
Performance 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

#122 of 261
Relative performance 30.9%
Laptops 7
Price from €1399
Average price €2111

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 36.5% From €1180 Apple M5 10 Core 42.8% From €1420 AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 38.9% From €1657 AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U 38.1% From €1683 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-78-100 36.2% From €1363

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