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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£380
  • Avg. price in US: ~$460
  • PassMark benchmark result: 25824
  • N. of physical cores: 16
  • CPU boost clock speed: 5.0 GHz

Intel Core Ultra 7 165H review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

7.3

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%

7.3

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.3

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%

6.8

Performance

18.0%

8.5

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

7.9

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.5

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.2

Platform

1.0%

8.9

Integrated Graphics

Very 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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 6.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    6.4

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    7.3

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    7.6

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    4.4

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    6.7

    N. of physical cores

  • 6.0
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    5.8

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    6.7

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    7.0

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    4.4

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H is a high-end Meteor Lake mobile processor featuring a hybrid architecture of 16 cores (6 Performance, 8 Efficient, and 2 Low Power Efficient) and 22 threads, with a max turbo frequency of 5.0 GHz and 24MB of L3 cache. Its main advantages include an integrated AI Boost NPU for local AI acceleration and a powerful 8-core Intel Arc GPU capable of up to 2.3 GHz, delivering significant improvements in efficiency and integrated graphics performance over previous generations. However, its real-world performance is highly dependent on a laptop's cooling solution and power limits, and it may experience significant thermal throttling or reduced clock speeds under sustained heavy workloads in more compact devices.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core Ultra 7 165H

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

7.3
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has a technical score of 7.27 points, which is higher than that of 89.5% 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 Ultra 7 165H 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%

7.3

Overall score

40.0%

8.5

Price

7.6
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.6 points, which is higher than 87.7% 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 Ultra 7 165H 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

FCBGA2049
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H uses the FCBGA2049 CPU socket, which is older than that of 65.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.5% 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

N/A
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 Ultra 7 165H 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+

16
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has 16 CPU cores, which is more than 91.5% of processors and equal to 4% 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+

22
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H offers 22 CPU threads, which is more than 90% of processors and equal to 0.3% 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

5.0 GHz
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H reaches a boost clock of 5.0 GHz which is higher than that of 80.3% of processors and equal to that of 5.7% 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 1.4 GHz & 8 x 0.9 GHz & 2 x 2.5 GHz
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has a base clock of 6x1.4 GHz & 8x0.9 GHz & 2x2.5 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

7 nm
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H uses a 7 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 71.5% of processors and equal to that of 10.9% 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 4
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H is built on the Intel 4 foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 94.6% of processors and equal to that of 1.4% 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 Ultra 7 165H 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

18 MB
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has an L2 cache of 18 MB which is larger than that of 92.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.5% 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

1,632 KB
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has an L1 cache of 1632 KB which is larger than that of 95.2% of processors and equal to that of 0.2% 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

DDR5/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H supports DDR DDR5/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X, which is newer than that of 93.8% of processors and equal to that of 1.3% 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

7,467 MHz
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H supports memory speeds up to 7467 MHz, which is higher than that of 92.1% of processors and equal to 1.2% 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

LPDDR5X-7467 MHz
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5X-7467 MHz, which is higher than that of 93.4% of processors and equal to 0.7% 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 Ultra 7 165H 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

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Intel Core Ultra 7 165H 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

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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

128
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has 128 GPU execution units, which is more than 99.4% of processors and equal to 0.7% 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 Ultra 7 165H 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

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), AV1 (HW decode/encode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), AV1 (HW decode/encode), JPEG (HW decode/encode) media codecs, which is broader support than 98.5% of processors and equal to 0.1% 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

28 W
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has a TDP of 28 W which is lower than that of 67.2% of processors and equal to that of 7.2% 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

28 W
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has a base power of 28 W which is lower than that of 67.2% of processors and equal to that of 6.8% 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 Ultra 7 165H 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 Ultra 7 165H 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

yes
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 20 W
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Intel Core Ultra 7 165H vs the average processor

  • 5.23x better multi-core performance
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (14,551 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 Ultra 7 165H has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (14,551 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.14,551 vs 2,783
  • 10 more CPU cores
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has more CPU cores than the average processor (16 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU 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+

    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has more CPU cores than the average processor (16 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.16 vs 6
  • 2.62x higher multi-core score
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (12,545 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 Ultra 7 165H has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (12,545 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.12,545 vs 4,793
  • 70.1% higher single-core score
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,502 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 Ultra 7 165H has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,502 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.2,502 vs 1,471
  • 7.2x larger L2 cache
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (18 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    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

    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (18 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.18 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 14 more CPU threads
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has more CPU threads than the average processor (22 vs 8). The average processor has 8 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+

    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has more CPU threads than the average processor (22 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.22 vs 8
  • 12 more PCIe lanes
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H 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 Ultra 7 165H has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.28 vs 16
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Meteor Lake vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Meteor Lake vs Kaby Lake).Meteor Lake vs Kaby Lake
  • Supports HMP
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H supports HMP, the average processor does not.
  • 3 year/s newer release date
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has a newer release date than the average processor (2,023 vs 2,020).
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • 5.23x better multi-core performance
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (14,551 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 10 more CPU cores
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has more CPU cores than the average processor (16 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 2.62x higher multi-core score
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (12,545 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 70.1% higher single-core score
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,502 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 14 more CPU threads
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has more CPU threads than the average processor (22 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 40.2% better single-core performance
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,480 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 16.3% higher boost clock
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 2.45x higher PassMark score
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (25,824 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 40.7% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (681 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 2 wider front-end design
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
  • 10 higher clock multiplier
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has a higher clock multiplier than the average processor (38 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 7.2x larger L2 cache
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (18 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Meteor Lake vs Kaby Lake).
  • 4x more L2 per core
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H 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.
  • 3x larger L3 cache
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H 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 Ultra 7 165H uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
  • 4.25x larger L1 cache
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (1,632 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • More advanced foundry
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 4 vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 41.7% smaller process node
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has a lower process node than the average processor (7 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 12 more PCIe lanes
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • Newer PCIe version
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3.0).
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
  • 2.55x higher memory speed
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (7,467 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 95.6% higher memory bandwidth
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (89.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 50% more memory capacity
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (96 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 5.33x more GPU execution units
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has more GPU execution units than the average processor (128 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • 1 more supported displays
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
  • 10 °C higher TJ Max
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (110 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 37.8% lower base power
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has a lower base power draw than the average processor (28 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 37.8% lower TDP
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has a lower TDP than the average processor (28 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

Total
Overall
Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • 12.5% less L3 per core
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 79.7% higher boost power
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H 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.
  • 10 °C higher CPU temperature
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (110 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
  • 79.7% higher boost power
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H 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 Ultra 7 165H 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
  • 12.5% less L3 per core
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 10 °C higher CPU temperature
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (110 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    What it is: The reported operating temperature of the processor.
    When it matters: When you monitor thermals, cooling, or system stability.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <100 °C

    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (110 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.110 °C vs 100 °C
  • 52% more expensive
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H is more expensive than the average processor (£380 vs £250).
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H is more expensive than the average processor (£380 vs £250).£380 vs £250
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
    When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Core Ultra 7 165H supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES, SHA vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
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What customers like about Intel Core Ultra 7 165H?

  • Significantly improved power efficiency compared to previous generations, resulting in better battery life for mobile devices
  • Strong integrated graphics performance from the built-in Intel Arc GPU, making it suitable for 1080p gaming and modern graphical tasks
  • Enhanced AI capabilities due to the inclusion of a dedicated NPU (Neural Processing Unit)
  • High core and thread count (16 cores/22 threads) providing solid multi-threaded performance for heavy multitasking and productivity
  • Support for modern high-speed connectivity, including PCIe Gen 5 and Thunderbolt 4

What customers dislike about Intel Core Ultra 7 165H?

  • Incremental performance gains over the previous 13th-gen Core i7-13700H, which can sometimes match or beat it in raw single-core workloads
  • Lower power efficiency and multi-core performance in some scenarios compared to competitors like AMD's Ryzen 7 7840U or 8840U
  • Multiplier is locked, which limits the potential for manual overclocking
  • Inconsistent performance reported in early software/firmware versions, particularly under Linux or specific "AI-driven" scheduling
  • Can run hot under heavy loads, requiring a robust cooling solution to maintain peak turbo speeds

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lowyat.net
10/01/2024
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H Hands On: A New Form Of AI-Driven Power

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H (Meteor Lake) debuts a 16-core, 22-thread architecture utilizing a "Low Power Island" to boost efficiency in thin-and-light laptops, featuring an integrated NPU for AI workloads. While multi-threaded CPU performance shows incremental gains over previous generations, the 8-Xe core Intel Arc graphics offer a significant performance leap, providing a viable...Read more

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pcgamer.com
08/01/2024
Hands-on: Intel's Core Ultra 7 165H is golden for gaming, if you can turn on XeSS, and mostly playable without Are you looking for specific benchmarks...

The PC Gamer review of the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H highlights its integrated Arc graphics as a significant advancement for mobile gaming on thin-and-light laptops, delivering capable 1080p performance with XeSS upscaling. While not replacing dedicated gaming hardware, the chip enables playable experiences in titles like Shadow of the Tomb Raider, often exceeding AMD’s 780M in...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
24/01/2020
Lab Test: Hands-on with the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H laptop processor

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H (Meteor Lake) introduces a tile-based architecture with 16 cores and a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for improved AI tasks, boasting a 5.0 GHz boost frequency. Les Numériques highlights this processor's significant leap in integrated graphics performance, with the Arc GPU (8 Xe-cores) nearly doubling previous Iris Xe generations for, making it...Read more

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elchapuzasinformatico.com
11/01/2024
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H: 11% better performance per watt

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H (Meteor Lake) delivers an 11% improvement in performance-per-watt over the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, driven by its new "tile" architecture, Foveros 3D packaging, and Intel 4 process. Pros include enhanced Intel Arc graphics with XeSS support, superior multi-threaded performance, and a dedicated NPU for AI tasks. Cons involve maturing Arc drivers, high 115W turbo...Read more

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dday.it
15/12/2023
Intel Core Ultra 7 tested on the Asus Zenbook 14 - DDay.it

The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H represents a significant efficiency leap for Windows, offering competitive battery life and improved Intel Arc graphics performance. Pros include an exceptional 14-inch 3K OLED 120Hz display, lightweight metal chassis, and reliable all-day battery life, while cons include a warm underside during heavy loads and limited...Read more

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