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Intel Core Ultra X7 368H review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£2,380PassMark multi-core score:33547N. of physical cores:16CPU boost clock speed:5 GHzCPU socket:FCBGA2540TDP (Thermal design power):25 W

Intel Core Ultra X7 368H Review: Compare 168 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists, owners and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 15%, Sentiment score 10%, User score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

7.9

Technical score

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.2, the mark of a weaker model in this category

15%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 8.4, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 81% of processors
5.7

Value for money

Value for money
5.7/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

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7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

60%

8.4

Performance

18%

6.7

Architecture

10%

7.7

Memory & PCIe

7%

8.3

Power & Thermal

4%

7.5

Platform

1%

7.4

Integrated graphics

â–²Better than 85%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.2.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
No expert tests yet
?

User score

User score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 8.4, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 8.4, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 15% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Best prices
    N/A~ £2,380
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Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core Ultra X7 368H

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

60%

8.4

Performance

18%

6.7

Architecture

10%

7.7

Memory & PCIe

7%

8.3

Power & Thermal

4%

7.5

Platform

1%

7.4

Integrated graphics

7.9
Reviews score
7.2
User score
?
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
5.7/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components:

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

5.7
Processor type
mobile
This processor belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 6.9% of processors and equal to that of 47.7% of processors.
CPU socket
FCBGA2540
Chipset
N/A
CPU architecture
x86-64
This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
Instruction sets
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
This processor supports SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 instruction sets, which is narrower support than 88.2% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
16
This processor has 16 CPU cores, which is more than 90% of processors and equal to 4.6% of processors.
CPU threads
16
This processor offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 69% of processors and equal to 14.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 5 GHz which is higher than that of 78.5% of processors and equal to that of 5.9% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
4x 2 GHz & 8x 1.6 GHz
PassMark multi-core score
33,547
This processor scores 33,547 in PassMark, which is higher than 89.1% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
2 nm
This processor uses a 2 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 99.2% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% of processors.
Foundry
Intel 18A
L3 cache
18 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 18 MB which is larger than that of 74.9% of processors and equal to that of 2.6% of processors.
L2 cache
?
L1 cache
192 KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 192 KB which is smaller than that of 79.5% of processors and equal to that of 2.7% of processors.
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DDR memory version
LPDDR5X
This processor supports DDR LPDDR5X, which is newer than that of 88.8% of processors and equal to that of 2.2% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
9,600 MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 9,600 MHz, which is higher than that of 99.5% of processors and equal to 0.5% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
LPDDR5X-9600 MHz
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
?
Maximum memory capacity
96 GB
This processor supports up to 96 GB of memory, which is more than 53.4% of processors and equal to 5.8% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
yes
This processor includes integrated graphics. 14.7% of processors offer this.
Integrated GPU model
Intel Arc B390 Graphics
Integrated GPU execution units
12
This processor has 12 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 62.7% of processors and equal to 9.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
300 MHz
This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57.8% of processors and equal to that of 38.4% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), H.266 (HW decode), AV1 (HW decode/encode)
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TDP (Thermal design power)
25 W
This processor has a TDP of 25 W which is lower than that of 75.2% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
25 W
This processor has a base power of 25 W which is lower than that of 74.8% of processors and equal to that of 1.6% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
80 W
This processor has a boost power of 80 W which is higher than that of 54.8% of processors and equal to that of 1.1% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
?
Configurable TDP
yes
This processor supports configurable TDP. 46.4% of processors offer this.
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Intel Core Ultra X7 368H vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
  • 2.93x higher PassMark score
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (33,547 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    33,547 vs 11,469
  • 10 more CPU cores
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (16 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    16 vs 6
  • 86.7% higher single-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,866 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,866 vs 1,535
  • 57.3% better single-core performance
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,025 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    4,025 vs 2,558
  • Newer PCIe version
    This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 + 4 vs 3).
    5.0 + 4.0 vs 3.0
  • 8 more CPU threads
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    16 vs 8
  • 83.3% smaller process node
    This processor has a lower process node than the average processor (2 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    2 nm vs 12 nm
  • 13.6% higher boost clock
    This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
    5 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • 6 years newer release date
    This processor has a newer release date than the average processor (2026 vs 2020).
    2026 vs 2020
  • Supports heterogeneous scheduling
    This processor uses heterogeneous multi-processing, while the average processor does not. 24.8% of processors use it.
  • 2.93x higher PassMark score
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (33,547 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    33,547 vs 11,469
  • 10 more CPU cores
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (16 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    16 vs 6
  • 86.7% higher single-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,866 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,866 vs 1,535
  • 57.3% better single-core performance
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,025 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    4,025 vs 2,558
  • 8 more CPU threads
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    16 vs 8
  • 13.6% higher boost clock
    This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
    5 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • 83.3% smaller process node
    This processor has a lower process node than the average processor (2 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    2 nm vs 12 nm
  • Mixed big and small cores
    This processor uses a big.LITTLE design, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors use one.
  • 2x larger L3 cache
    This processor has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (18 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
    18 MB vs 9 MB
  • Newer PCIe version
    This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 + 4 vs 3).
    5.0 + 4.0 vs 3.0
  • 3x higher memory speed
    This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (9600 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3200 MHz.
    9,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
  • 3.28x higher memory bandwidth
    This processor has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (153.6 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s.
    153.6 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s
  • Newer DDR support
    This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
    LPDDR5X vs DDR4
  • 50% more memory capacity
    This processor has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (96 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    96 GB vs 64 GB
  • 1 more supported displays
    This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    4 vs 3
  • 44.4% lower base power
    This processor has a lower base power draw than the average processor (25 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    25 W vs 45 W
  • 44.4% lower TDP
    This processor has a lower TDP than the average processor (25 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    25 W vs 45 W
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Panther Lake vs Kaby Lake).
    Panther Lake vs Kaby Lake
  • Lower base clock
    This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (4x2 GHz & 8x1.6 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
    4x2 GHz & 8x1.6 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
  • Narrower instruction support
    This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
    SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
  • Weaker security extensions
    This processor provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TDT, TME-MK vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
    AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TDT, TME-MK vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
  • No simultaneous multithreading
    This processor does not support simultaneous multithreading, while the average processor does. 73.8% of processors support it.
  • Narrower media codec support
    This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), H.266 (HW decode), AV1 (HW decode/encode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)).
    H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), H.266 (HW decode), AV1 (HW decode/encode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
  • Lower JEDEC memory speed
    This processor has a lower JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (LPDDR5X-9600 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
    LPDDR5X-9600 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
  • 9.52x more expensive
    Intel Core Ultra X7 368H is more expensive than the average processor (£2,380 vs £250).
    £2,380 vs £250
  • 9.52x more expensive
    Intel Core Ultra X7 368H is more expensive than the average processor (£2,380 vs £250).
    £2,380 vs £250
  • 29.7% worse value for money
    Intel Core Ultra X7 368H has worse value for money than the average processor (5.65 vs 7.3).
    5.65 vs 7.33
  • Narrower instruction support
    This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
    SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
  • Weaker security extensions
    This processor provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TDT, TME-MK vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
    AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TDT, TME-MK vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
  • Older CPU socket
    This processor uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA2540 vs FP5).
    FCBGA2540 vs FP5
  • More limited crypto acceleration
    This processor offers more limited crypto acceleration than the average processor (AES vs AES, SHA).
    AES vs AES, SHA
  • Lower base clock
    This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (4x2 GHz & 8x1.6 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
    4x2 GHz & 8x1.6 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
  • No simultaneous multithreading
    This processor does not support simultaneous multithreading, while the average processor does. 73.8% of processors support it.
  • 8 lower clock multiplier
    This processor has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (20 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    20 vs 28
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Panther Lake vs Kaby Lake).
    Panther Lake vs Kaby Lake
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    This processor has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (192 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    192 KB vs 384 KB
  • Less advanced foundry
    This processor uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 18A vs Intel 14 nm).
    Intel 18A vs Intel 14 nm
  • Lower JEDEC memory speed
    This processor has a lower JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (LPDDR5X-9600 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
    LPDDR5X-9600 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
  • 4 fewer PCIe lanes
    This processor has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (12 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    12 vs 16
  • Narrower media codec support
    This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), H.266 (HW decode), AV1 (HW decode/encode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)).
    H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), H.266 (HW decode), AV1 (HW decode/encode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
  • Inferior integrated GPU
    This processor uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Intel Arc B390 Graphics vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
    Intel Arc B390 Graphics vs Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • 50% fewer GPU execution units
    This processor has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (12 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    12 vs 24
  • 25% higher boost power
    This processor has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (80 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    80 W vs 64 W

Third-party reviews

What we like about Intel Core Ultra X7 368H

  • A 5 GHz boost clock gives quick bursts of speed for single tasks.
  • A single-core score of 2866 in Geekbench 6 is strong for everyday apps.
  • The 2 nm process packs many transistors into a small chip.
  • LPDDR5X memory at 9600 MHz speeds up data-heavy work.
  • Big.LITTLE design sends light tasks to small cores to save power.
  • HMP scheduling lets the chip shift work between core types.

What we don't like about Intel Core Ultra X7 368H

  • Multithreading is missing, so each core runs one thread at a time.
  • Only 12 PCIe lanes limit how many fast drives and devices can connect.
  • Boost power of 80 W needs solid cooling under heavy load.
  • Memory tops out at 96 GB, which may not be enough for huge projects.
  • Only four performance cores limit how many heavy jobs run at full speed.

Verdict

Sixteen cores and a 5 GHz boost make the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H a premium choice for laptop buyers who run demanding single-task apps. Its Geekbench 6 single-core score of 2866 and PassMark score of 4025 show how quick it is in everyday work, from big spreadsheets to photo edits. Four performance cores handle the heavy jobs, while smaller cores take light work and save power. The chip is built on a 2 nm process and pairs with fast LPDDR5X memory at 9600 MHz, which moves 153.6 GB/s. The trade-off is that it has no multithreading, so each core runs one thread at a time, and it has only 12 PCIe lanes for storage and extra devices. It suits someone who wants a fast laptop for demanding single-task work.

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