About This Product
The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V is a mobile processor from the Lunar Lake series, featuring 8 cores (4 P-cores, 4 E-cores) and 8 threads. With a base clock of 2.2 GHz and a boost clock up to 4.8 GHz, it offers solid performance for general productivity and light content creation tasks. Its integrated NPU is designed to accelerate AI workloads, making it suitable for users who frequently utilize AI-enhanced applications. This CPU is a direct competitor to AMD's mobile Ryzen 7 series in the mid-to-high-end laptop segment.
Pros
- Efficient multi-core performance for mobile
- Integrated NPU for AI acceleration
- Good for productivity and light content creation
- Low power consumption for battery life
Cons
- Limited threads for heavy multitasking
- Integrated graphics performance is moderate
- Not ideal for demanding gaming
Verdict
“Ideal for mobile users prioritizing AI acceleration and efficient productivity in a laptop.”
Performance Benchmarks
Cross-source performance, value, and efficiency at a glance
Scores are grouped by benchmark family so it is easy to compare raw speed, threaded output, and real-world value without mixing scales.
Cinebench R23Cinebench 2024Geekbench 6PassMark
Render Workloads
Cinebench R23
Single-Core
1,86681%
Multi-Core
9,12020%
Next-Gen Scale
Cinebench 2024
Single-Core
12080%
Multi-Core
61031%
Cross-Platform
Geekbench 6
Single-Core
2,40775%
Multi-Core
9,60444%
Based on 2,830 user submissions.
Large Sample Pool
PassMark
Overall
19,54530%
Single-Thread
70%
PassMark rank: #976
Value & Efficiency
How much output you get per watt and per dollar
These derived metrics use Cinebench R23 multi-core performance to keep the value calculation consistent across the catalog.
Performance per Watt
536.5 pts/W
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Upgrade From
vs Intel Core i3-14100
Multi-core 9,091 · $149
"7% better single-core, tied multi-core"
Upgrade Verdict
This is a significant downgrade in core count and efficiency, despite a higher TDP. The Core Ultra 7 256V is a newer, more power-efficient mobile chip, while the i3-14100 is an older desktop chip with fewer performance cores. Not worth it.Compatible Motherboards (0)
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