CPU · Laptop · Intel
Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
20C/20T · 55 W · Launched Apr 2025CPU overall vs rivals
CPU overall
64.5
1.29× refest.
CPU multi-thread
92.8
1.86× ref
CPU single-thread
53.4
1.07× ref
CPU creative apps
51.8
1.04× ref
TDP
55.0 W
CPU overall per watt
1.17
CPU multi-thread, by benchmark
Results table
| Benchmark | Version | Median | p10–p90 | Unit | Samples | Index | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DMark CPU Profile (max threads) | 1 | 14.6k | – | points | 1 avg. | 97.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 4 | 358 | 209–447 | samples/min | 24 runs | 92.0 | 8 Nov 2025 – 4 Jul 2026 |
| Blender (CPU) | 5 | 395 | 309–462 | samples/min | 32 runs | 93.9 | 28 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 |
| 7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 98.7k | – | MIPS | 5 avg. | 75.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2024 | 1,701 | – | points | 4 avg. | 101 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 4,916 | – | points | 5 avg. | 97.8 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 12.8k | – | points | 5 avg. | 110 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 32.6k | – | points | 5 avg. | 107 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| x265 (NotebookCheck) | 1 | 35.0 | – | fps | 5 avg. | 97.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | current | 48.0k | – | points | 1185 avg. | 92.6 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| V-Ray 6 (CPU) | 6 | 25.5k | – | vsamples | 5 avg. | 92.4 | 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 | 1,244 | – | points | 1 avg. | 57.5 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| 7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 18.03 | 6,515 | – | MIPS | 5 avg. | 46.3 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | 2024 | 130 | – | points | 4 avg. | 55.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R15 | 327 | – | points | 5 avg. | 55.4 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R20 | 832 | – | points | 5 avg. | 56.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) | R23 | 2,163 | – | points | 5 avg. | 56.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| PassMark Single Thread | current | 4,544 | – | points | 1185 avg. | 55.1 | 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 | 11.6k | – | points | 21 avg. | 65.0 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 8,083 | – | points | 96 avg. | 45.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Photoshop | Photoshop 27.6-27.11 | PB for Ps 1.0 | 8,641 | – | points | 10 avg. | 39.2 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 | 10.6k | – | points | 17 avg. | 63.1 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for Premiere Pro | Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 | 79.3k | – | points | 18 avg. | 44.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 | 81.1k | – | points | 5 avg. | 49.7 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Over time
CPU multi-thread index
monthly
Blender (CPU) 4
samples/min, monthly
Blender (CPU) 5
samples/min, monthly
Sources
3DMark (UL)2 averages6 Nov 2026Blender Open Data56 runs8 Oct 2026NotebookCheck (CPUs)11 averages6 Nov 2026PassMark2 averages6 Nov 2026Puget Bench6 averages6 Nov 2026V-Ray Benchmark1 average6 Nov 2026