CPU · Laptop · Intel
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
16C/16T · 28 W · Launched Jan 2025CPU overall vs rivals
CPU overall
52.7
1.05× refest.
CPU multi-thread
55.2
1.10× ref
CPU single-thread
51.5
1.03× ref
CPU creative apps
33.1
0.66× ref
TDP
28.0 W
CPU overall per watt
1.88
CPU multi-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (max threads) | 1 | 9,442 | – | points | 1 avg. | 63.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 4 | 212 | 158–258 | samples/min | 18 runs | 54.4 | 19 Nov 2025 – 9 Oct 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 5 | 212 | 121–281 | samples/min | 21 runs | 50.3 | 12 Mar 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 6 | 13.6k | 9,201–15.3k | points | 170 runs | 59.0 | 19 Aug 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 7 | 13.7k | 9,414–16.2k | points | 192 runs | 56.0 | 17 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 59.8k | – | MIPS | 20 avg. | 46.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2024 | 1,053 | – | points | 13 avg. | 62.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2026 | 4,115 | – | points | 1 avg. | 61.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 2,835 | – | points | 19 avg. | 56.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 7,015 | – | points | 19 avg. | 60.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 17.8k | – | points | 20 avg. | 58.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| x265 (NotebookCheck) | 1 | 21.4 | – | fps | 19 avg. | 59.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| LLVM build (Ninja) | 1.6 | 973 | – | seconds (lower is better) | 6 avg. | 46.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | current | 30.8k | – | points | 2323 avg. | 59.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| V-Ray 6 (CPU) | 6 | 15.4k | – | vsamples | 7 avg. | 55.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU single-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (single thread) | 1 | 1,200 | – | points | 1 avg. | 55.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 6 | 2,758 | 2,153–3,085 | points | 168 runs | 59.0 | 19 Aug 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 7 | 2,426 | 1,846–2,624 | points | 189 runs | 54.0 | 17 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 5,976 | – | MIPS | 20 avg. | 42.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2024 | 124 | – | points | 15 avg. | 52.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2026 | 476 | – | points | 1 avg. | 50.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 307 | – | points | 20 avg. | 52.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 796 | – | points | 19 avg. | 53.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 2,061 | – | points | 20 avg. | 53.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark Single Thread | current | 4,309 | – | points | 2323 avg. | 52.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
CPU creative apps, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Bench for After Effects | After Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.1 | 5,467 | – | points | 5 avg. | 30.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 7,386 | – | points | 63 avg. | 41.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 | 62.2k | – | points | 15 avg. | 35.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 | 44.5k | – | points | 5 avg. | 27.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Over time
CPU multi-thread index
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CPU single-thread index
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Geekbench Multi-Core 7
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Geekbench Single-Core 7
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Geekbench Multi-Core 6
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Geekbench Single-Core 6
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Sources
3DMark (UL)2 averages6 Nov 2026Blender Open Data39 runs12 Oct 2026Geekbench Browser719 runs5 Nov 2026NotebookCheck (CPUs)13 averages6 Nov 2026OpenBenchmarking1 average6 Nov 2026PassMark2 averages6 Nov 2026Puget Bench4 averages6 Nov 2026V-Ray Benchmark1 average6 Nov 2026