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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£700
  • Avg. price in US: ~$500
  • PassMark benchmark result: 24605
  • N. of physical cores: 10
  • CPU boost clock speed: 5.2 GHz

Intel Core 7 240H review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

6.9

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

6.9

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
6.9

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

6.6

Performance

18.0%

8.1

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

7.8

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

4.7

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.4

Platform

1.0%

8.1

Integrated Graphics

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 6.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    7.2

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    7.8

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    8.2

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    4.4

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    4.3

    N. of physical cores

  • 5.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    6.1

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    4.3

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    5.2

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    4.4

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Core 7 240H is a high-performance mobile processor from the Raptor Lake-H Refresh family, featuring a hybrid architecture with 10 cores (6 Performance-cores and 4 Efficient-cores) and 16 threads. It operates at a base frequency of 2.5 GHz with a maximum turbo boost frequency of up to 5.2 GHz, supported by 24 MB of Intel Smart Cache and a base power of 45W (peaking at 115W). Main pros include its impressive single-core speeds and multi-tasking efficiency, advanced support for up to 96 GB of DDR5-5600 or LPDDR5x-6400 memory, and integrated Intel Graphics with 64 execution units. However, it lacks a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for AI tasks found in newer 'Ultra' series chips and may exhibit high power draw and thermal output under sustained heavy workloads.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core 7 240H

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

6.9
Intel Core 7 240H has a technical score of 6.95 points, which is higher than that of 83.8% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Intel Core 7 240H has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.9

Overall score

40.0%

6.8

Price

6.9
Intel Core 7 240H has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.9 points, which is higher than 69% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
Intel Core 7 240H belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FCBGA1744
Intel Core 7 240H uses the FCBGA1744 CPU socket, which is older than that of 71% of processors and equal to that of 5.1% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

WM790, HM770
Intel Core 7 240H supports WM790, HM770 chipsets, which is narrower compatibility than 59.6% of processors and equal to that of 2.2% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Core 7 240H uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

10
Intel Core 7 240H has 10 CPU cores, which is more than 77.1% of processors and equal to 4.3% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

16
Intel Core 7 240H offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 71.1% of processors and equal to 13.9% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

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CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

5.2 GHz
Intel Core 7 240H reaches a boost clock of 5.2 GHz which is higher than that of 90.3% of processors and equal to that of 2.6% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

6 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
Intel Core 7 240H has a base clock of 6x2.5 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

10 nm
Intel Core 7 240H uses a 10 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 52.3% of processors and equal to that of 19.1% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 7
Intel Core 7 240H is built on the Intel 7 foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 66.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.9% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

24 MB
Intel Core 7 240H has an L3 cache of 24 MB which is larger than that of 81.5% of processors and equal to that of 5.8% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

9.5 MB
Intel Core 7 240H has an L2 cache of 9.5 MB which is larger than that of 78.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

864 KB
Intel Core 7 240H has an L1 cache of 864 KB which is larger than that of 82% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X
Intel Core 7 240H supports DDR DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X, which is newer than that of 97.3% of processors and equal to that of 2.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

6,400 MHz
Intel Core 7 240H supports memory speeds up to 6,400 MHz, which is higher than that of 83.9% of processors and equal to 8.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR5-6400 MHz
Intel Core 7 240H supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR5-6,400 MHz, which is higher than that of 88.5% of processors and equal to 2.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

96 GB
Intel Core 7 240H supports up to 96 GB of memory, which is more than 56% of processors and equal to 5.8% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Intel Core 7 240H includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64EU
Intel Core 7 240H uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64EU integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 78.4% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

64
Intel Core 7 240H has 64 GPU execution units, which is more than 87.4% of processors and equal to 3.5% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

300 MHz
Intel Core 7 240H has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57% of processors and equal to that of 38.7% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

AV1 (HW decode)
Intel Core 7 240H supports AV1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 63.1% of processors and equal to 10.8% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

45 W
Intel Core 7 240H has a TDP of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.9% of processors and equal to that of 11.4% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

45 W
Intel Core 7 240H has a base power of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.7% of processors and equal to that of 11.6% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

115 W
Intel Core 7 240H has a boost power of 115 W which is higher than that of 72.4% of processors and equal to that of 5.7% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

28 seconds
Intel Core 7 240H has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 3.8% of processors and equal to that of 85% of processors.
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

no
Intel Core 7 240H does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core 7 240H vs the average processor

  • 5.28x better multi-core performance
    Intel Core 7 240H has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (14,686 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    Intel Core 7 240H has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (14,686 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.14,686 vs 2,783
  • 82.8% higher single-core score
    Intel Core 7 240H has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,689 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel Core 7 240H has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,689 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.2,689 vs 1,471
  • 2.78x higher multi-core score
    Intel Core 7 240H has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (13,330 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    Intel Core 7 240H has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (13,330 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.13,330 vs 4,793
  • 53.9% better single-core performance
    Intel Core 7 240H has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,822 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel Core 7 240H has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,822 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.3,822 vs 2,483
  • 20.9% higher boost clock
    Intel Core 7 240H has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    Intel Core 7 240H has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.5.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 12 more PCIe lanes
    Intel Core 7 240H has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    What it is: The number of PCIe lanes provided directly by the processor.
    When it matters: When you connect fast GPUs, SSDs, or expansion cards.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=20

    Intel Core 7 240H has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.28 vs 16
  • 4x more L2 per core
    Intel Core 7 240H has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L2 cache available to each CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing per-core cache resources in deeper architectural analysis.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1 MB/core

    Intel Core 7 240H has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • Newer PCIe version
    Intel Core 7 240H supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3.0).
    What it is: The newest PCIe generation the processor can use directly for graphics cards, SSDs, and other high-speed expansion devices.
    When it matters: When you want support for newer GPUs or SSDs, or more bandwidth for high-speed expansion hardware.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 4.0

    Intel Core 7 240H supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3.0).5.0 vs 3.0
  • 4 year/s newer release date
    Intel Core 7 240H has a newer release date than the average processor (2024 vs 2020).
  • Supports HMP
    Intel Core 7 240H supports HMP, the average processor does not.
  • Broader instruction support
    Intel Core 7 240H supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, BMI1, BMI2, AMX vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • 5.28x better multi-core performance
    Intel Core 7 240H has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (14,686 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 82.8% higher single-core score
    Intel Core 7 240H has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,689 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 53.9% better single-core performance
    Intel Core 7 240H has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,822 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 2.78x higher multi-core score
    Intel Core 7 240H has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (13,330 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 20.9% higher boost clock
    Intel Core 7 240H has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 2.34x higher PassMark score
    Intel Core 7 240H has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (24,605 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 8 more CPU threads
    Intel Core 7 240H has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 4 more CPU cores
    Intel Core 7 240H has more CPU cores than the average processor (10 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 2 wider front-end design
    Intel Core 7 240H has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
  • 4x more L2 per core
    Intel Core 7 240H has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 3.8x larger L2 cache
    Intel Core 7 240H has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (9.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core 7 240H uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raptor Lake Refresh vs Kaby Lake).
  • 3x larger L3 cache
    Intel Core 7 240H has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (24 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • Uses big.LITTLE design
    Intel Core 7 240H uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
  • 40% more L3 per core
    Intel Core 7 240H has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2.4 MB/core vs 1,714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1,714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 2.25x larger L1 cache
    Intel Core 7 240H has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (864 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • More advanced foundry
    Intel Core 7 240H uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    Intel Core 7 240H has a lower process node than the average processor (10 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 12 more PCIe lanes
    Intel Core 7 240H has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • Newer PCIe version
    Intel Core 7 240H supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3.0).
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Core 7 240H supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
  • 2.18x higher memory speed
    Intel Core 7 240H has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (6,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 67.7% higher memory bandwidth
    Intel Core 7 240H has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (76.8 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 50% more memory capacity
    Intel Core 7 240H has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (96 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 2.67x more GPU execution units
    Intel Core 7 240H has more GPU execution units than the average processor (64 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • Better integrated GPU
    Intel Core 7 240H uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64EU vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 1 more supported displays
    Intel Core 7 240H has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.

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Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core 7 240H uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1744 vs FP2).
  • Narrower media codec support
    Intel Core 7 240H supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • 79.7% higher boost power
    Intel Core 7 240H has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (115 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • No configurable TDP
    Intel Core 7 240H does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 79.7% higher boost power
    Intel Core 7 240H has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (115 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
    When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <50 W

    Intel Core 7 240H has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (115 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.115 W vs 64 W
  • No configurable TDP
    Intel Core 7 240H does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
    What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
    When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel Core 7 240H does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • Narrower media codec support
    Intel Core 7 240H supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
    When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel Core 7 240H supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
  • 2.8x more expensive
    Intel Core 7 240H is more expensive than the average processor (£700 vs £250).
    Intel Core 7 240H is more expensive than the average processor (£700 vs £250).£700 vs £250
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core 7 240H uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1744 vs FP2).
    What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel Core 7 240H uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1744 vs FP2).FCBGA1744 vs FP2
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What customers like about Intel Core 7 240H?

  • Competitive performance for its segment, achieving strong single-core and multi-core scores in Geekbench 6
  • Improved power management leads to cooler and quieter operation compared to older high-end models like the i7-13700H
  • Supports modern standards including DDR5-5600 memory and PCIe 5.0 connectivity
  • Efficient battery usage with better standby and idle performance than previous generations
  • Reliable integrated graphics (Iris Xe 64EU) suitable for everyday tasks and light general computing

What customers dislike about Intel Core 7 240H?

  • Essentially a 'refresh' of the aging Raptor Lake architecture rather than a new architectural leap
  • Lacks a dedicated NPU (Neural Processing Unit) for AI tasks, unlike the newer Core Ultra lineups
  • Performance is virtually identical to the older Core i7-13620H, offering only minor clock speed bumps
  • Fewer efficiency cores (4) compared to higher-tier models, which can limit multi-threaded workload potential
  • Locked multiplier prevents easy overclocking for enthusiasts seeking extra performance

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score.nero.com
01/03/2026
Intel Core 7 240H Benchmarks - Nero Score

The Intel Core 7 240H, a Raptor Lake-H Refresh processor featuring 10 cores and 16 threads, acts as a high-performance mobile chip capable of 5.2 GHz turbo speeds and strong AI tagging performance. While supporting DDR5-5600 memory and PCIe Gen 5, the CPU largely offers performance similar to older i7-13700H chips. Notable cons include its status as a "refreshed" rather than new...Read more

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cpu.userbenchmark.com
01/03/2026
Intel Core 7 240H - CPU UserBenchmarks Would you like to compare the performance benchmarks of the 240H against a specific older generation, like the...

The Intel Core 7 240H is a Raptor Lake Refresh mobile processor featuring a 10-core, 16-thread configuration (6 E) with a 5.2 GHz peak turbo frequency. Benchmarks show strong performance that ranks near the top of its class, offering slightly higher single-core performance than its 13th-gen predecessors. Pros include improved clock speeds, support for fast DDR5-5600/LPDDR5x-6400...Read more

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valid.x86.fr
25/03/2026
CPU-Z Benchmark for Intel Core 7 240H (1T)

The AMD Ryzen 7 3750H, validated in this CPU-Z report, is a 12nm "Zen+" mobile processor designed for thin-and-light gaming laptops, featuring 4 cores, 8 threads, and a 35W TDP. It delivers a single-thread score of roughly 379 and a multi-thread score around 2104, highlighting its position as an entry-level to mid-range chip from its era. Key strengths include its power efficiency...Read more

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