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Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX

20C/20T · 55 W · Launched Apr 2025

CPU overall vs rivals

Ryzen AI Max+ 395Ryzen 9 7945HXCore i7-13700KFCore Ultra 7 255HX ◂Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395Ryzen 9 8940HXRyzen 5 7600 (ref)01020304050607064.567.965.463.863.050.064.6Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX This chip Laptop CPU Index 64.5AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Nearest competitor Laptop CPU Index 67.9 1.05× Core Ultra 7 255HXAMD Ryzen 9 7945HX Nearest competitor Laptop CPU Index 65.4 1.01× Core Ultra 7 255HXAMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395 Nearest competitor Laptop CPU Index 63.8 0.99× Core Ultra 7 255HXAMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Nearest competitor Laptop CPU Index 63.0 0.98× Core Ultra 7 255HXAMD Ryzen 5 7600 Reference chip Desktop CPU Index 50.0 0.78× Core Ultra 7 255HXIntel Core i7-13700KF Nearest desktop chip Desktop CPU Index 64.6 1.00× Core Ultra 7 255HX
Ryzen AI Max+ 395Ryzen 9 7945HXCore i7-13700KFCore Ultra 7 255HX…Ryzen AI Max+ Pro …Ryzen 9 8940HXRyzen 5 7600 (ref)020406064.567.965.463.863.050.064.6Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX This chip Laptop CPU Index 64.5AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Nearest competitor Laptop CPU Index 67.9 1.05× Core Ultra 7 255HXAMD Ryzen 9 7945HX Nearest competitor Laptop CPU Index 65.4 1.01× Core Ultra 7 255HXAMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395 Nearest competitor Laptop CPU Index 63.8 0.99× Core Ultra 7 255HXAMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Nearest competitor Laptop CPU Index 63.0 0.98× Core Ultra 7 255HXAMD Ryzen 5 7600 Reference chip Desktop CPU Index 50.0 0.78× Core Ultra 7 255HXIntel Core i7-13700KF Nearest desktop chip Desktop CPU Index 64.6 1.00× Core Ultra 7 255HX
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

3DMark CPU Profile (max threads)Blender (CPU) 4Blender (CPU) 57-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) 2024Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) R15Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) R20Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck) R23x265 (NotebookCheck)PassMark CPU MarkV-Ray 6 (CPU)02040608010012097.692.093.975.810197.811010797.092.692.43DMark CPU Profile (max threads), version 1 Index 97.6 Median 14.6k points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 3DMark (UL)Blender (CPU), version 4 Index 92.0 (p10 53.8 – p90 115) Median 358 samples/min (p10 209 – p90 447) 24 runs, 8 Nov 2025 – 4 Jul 2026 Blender Open DataBlender (CPU), version 5 Index 93.9 (p10 73.4 – p90 110) Median 395 samples/min (p10 309 – p90 462) 32 runs, 28 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 Blender Open Data7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version 18.03 Index 75.8 Median 98.7k MIPS Source average of 5 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version 2024 Index 101 Median 1,701 points Source average of 4 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R15 Index 97.8 Median 4,916 points Source average of 5 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R20 Index 110 Median 12.8k points Source average of 5 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R23 Index 107 Median 32.6k points Source average of 5 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)x265 (NotebookCheck), version 1 Index 97.0 Median 35.0 fps Source average of 5 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)PassMark CPU Mark Index 92.6 Median 48.0k points Source average of 1185 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMarkV-Ray 6 (CPU), version 6 Index 92.4 Median 25.5k vsamples Source average of 5 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 V-Ray Benchmark
3DMark CPU Profile…Blender (CPU) 4Blender (CPU) 57-Zip multi-thread…Cinebench multi-th…Cinebench multi-th…Cinebench multi-th…Cinebench multi-th…x265 (NotebookChec…PassMark CPU MarkV-Ray 6 (CPU)02040608010012097.692.093.975.810197.811010797.092.692.43DMark CPU Profile (max threads), version 1 Index 97.6 Median 14.6k points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 3DMark (UL)Blender (CPU), version 4 Index 92.0 (p10 53.8 – p90 115) Median 358 samples/min (p10 209 – p90 447) 24 runs, 8 Nov 2025 – 4 Jul 2026 Blender Open DataBlender (CPU), version 5 Index 93.9 (p10 73.4 – p90 110) Median 395 samples/min (p10 309 – p90 462) 32 runs, 28 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 Blender Open Data7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version 18.03 Index 75.8 Median 98.7k MIPS Source average of 5 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version 2024 Index 101 Median 1,701 points Source average of 4 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R15 Index 97.8 Median 4,916 points Source average of 5 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R20 Index 110 Median 12.8k points Source average of 5 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck), version R23 Index 107 Median 32.6k points Source average of 5 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)x265 (NotebookCheck), version 1 Index 97.0 Median 35.0 fps Source average of 5 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)PassMark CPU Mark Index 92.6 Median 48.0k points Source average of 1185 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMarkV-Ray 6 (CPU), version 6 Index 92.4 Median 25.5k vsamples Source average of 5 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 V-Ray Benchmark
Results table
BenchmarkVersionMedianp10–p90UnitSamplesIndexDates
3DMark CPU Profile (max threads)114.6k–points1 avg.97.66 Nov 2026
Blender (CPU)4358209–447samples/min24 runs92.08 Nov 2025 – 4 Jul 2026
Blender (CPU)5395309–462samples/min32 runs93.928 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
7-Zip multi-thread (NotebookCheck)18.0398.7k–MIPS5 avg.75.86 Nov 2026
Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck)20241,701–points4 avg.1016 Nov 2026
Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck)R154,916–points5 avg.97.86 Nov 2026
Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck)R2012.8k–points5 avg.1106 Nov 2026
Cinebench multi-thread (NotebookCheck)R2332.6k–points5 avg.1076 Nov 2026
x265 (NotebookCheck)135.0–fps5 avg.97.06 Nov 2026
PassMark CPU Markcurrent48.0k–points1185 avg.92.66 Nov 2026
V-Ray 6 (CPU)625.5k–vsamples5 avg.92.46 Nov 2026

CPU single-thread, by benchmark

3DMark CPU Profile (single thread)7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) 2024Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) R15Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) R20Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck) R23PassMark Single Thread010203040506057.546.355.155.456.156.055.13DMark CPU Profile (single thread), version 1 Index 57.5 Median 1,244 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 3DMark (UL)7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck), version 18.03 Index 46.3 Median 6,515 MIPS Source average of 5 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version 2024 Index 55.1 Median 130 points Source average of 4 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R15 Index 55.4 Median 327 points Source average of 5 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R20 Index 56.1 Median 832 points Source average of 5 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R23 Index 56.0 Median 2,163 points Source average of 5 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)PassMark Single Thread Index 55.1 Median 4,544 points Source average of 1185 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMark
3DMark CPU Profile…7-Zip single-threa…Cinebench single-t…Cinebench single-t…Cinebench single-t…Cinebench single-t…PassMark ST020406057.546.355.155.456.156.055.13DMark CPU Profile (single thread), version 1 Index 57.5 Median 1,244 points Source average of 1 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 3DMark (UL)7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck), version 18.03 Index 46.3 Median 6,515 MIPS Source average of 5 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version 2024 Index 55.1 Median 130 points Source average of 4 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R15 Index 55.4 Median 327 points Source average of 5 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R20 Index 56.1 Median 832 points Source average of 5 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck), version R23 Index 56.0 Median 2,163 points Source average of 5 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 NotebookCheck (CPUs)PassMark Single Thread Index 55.1 Median 4,544 points Source average of 1185 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 PassMark
Results table
BenchmarkVersionMedianp10–p90UnitSamplesIndexDates
3DMark CPU Profile (single thread)11,244–points1 avg.57.56 Nov 2026
7-Zip single-thread (NotebookCheck)18.036,515–MIPS5 avg.46.36 Nov 2026
Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck)2024130–points4 avg.55.16 Nov 2026
Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck)R15327–points5 avg.55.46 Nov 2026
Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck)R20832–points5 avg.56.16 Nov 2026
Cinebench single-thread (NotebookCheck)R232,163–points5 avg.56.06 Nov 2026
PassMark Single Threadcurrent4,544–points1185 avg.55.16 Nov 2026

CPU creative apps, by benchmark

Puget Bench for After EffectsPuget Bench for Photoshop Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0Puget Bench for Photoshop Photoshop 27.6-27.11 | PB for Ps 1.0Puget Bench for Premiere Pro Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1Puget Bench for Premiere Pro Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0Puget Bench for DaVinci Resolve01020304050607065.045.239.263.144.749.7Puget Bench for After Effects, version After Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.1 Index 65.0 Median 11.6k points Source average of 21 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Photoshop, version Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 Index 45.2 Median 8,083 points Source average of 96 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Photoshop, version Photoshop 27.6-27.11 | PB for Ps 1.0 Index 39.2 Median 8,641 points Source average of 10 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Premiere Pro, version Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 Index 63.1 Median 10.6k points Source average of 17 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Premiere Pro, version Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 Index 44.7 Median 79.3k points Source average of 18 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for DaVinci Resolve, version DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 Index 49.7 Median 81.1k points Source average of 5 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget Bench
Puget Bench for Af…Puget Bench for Ph…Puget Bench for Ph…Puget Bench for Pr…Puget Bench for Pr…Puget Bench for Da…020406065.045.239.263.144.749.7Puget Bench for After Effects, version After Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.1 Index 65.0 Median 11.6k points Source average of 21 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Photoshop, version Photoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.0 Index 45.2 Median 8,083 points Source average of 96 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Photoshop, version Photoshop 27.6-27.11 | PB for Ps 1.0 Index 39.2 Median 8,641 points Source average of 10 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Premiere Pro, version Premiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.1 Index 63.1 Median 10.6k points Source average of 17 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for Premiere Pro, version Premiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.0 Index 44.7 Median 79.3k points Source average of 18 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget BenchPuget Bench for DaVinci Resolve, version DaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.1 Index 49.7 Median 81.1k points Source average of 5 results, fetched 6 Nov 2026 Puget Bench
Results table
BenchmarkVersionMedianp10–p90UnitSamplesIndexDates
Puget Bench for After EffectsAfter Effects 25.3-26.0 | PB for AE 1.0-1.111.6k–points21 avg.65.06 Nov 2026
Puget Bench for PhotoshopPhotoshop 24.0-27.5 | PB for Ps 1.08,083–points96 avg.45.26 Nov 2026
Puget Bench for PhotoshopPhotoshop 27.6-27.11 | PB for Ps 1.08,641–points10 avg.39.26 Nov 2026
Puget Bench for Premiere ProPremiere Pro 23.0-25.0 | PB for Pr 1.0-1.110.6k–points17 avg.63.16 Nov 2026
Puget Bench for Premiere ProPremiere Pro 25.6-26.5 | PB for Pr 2.079.3k–points18 avg.44.76 Nov 2026
Puget Bench for DaVinci ResolveDaVinci Resolve 20.0-21.1 | PB for DR 2.0-2.181.1k–points5 avg.49.76 Nov 2026

Over time

CPU multi-thread index
monthly
90.0100110Jul2025OctJan2026AprJul2025-05 90.4 index 6 samples2025-08 106 index 6 samples2025-10 109 index 6 samples2025-11 110 index 9 samples2026-02 92.8 index 8 samples2026-04 98.1 index 7 samples2026-07 90.3 index 5 samples2026-08 94.3 index 5 samples2026-09 89.1 index 9 samples
90.0100110Jul2025OctJan2026AprJul2025-05 90.4 index 6 samples2025-08 106 index 6 samples2025-10 109 index 6 samples2025-11 110 index 9 samples2026-02 92.8 index 8 samples2026-04 98.1 index 7 samples2026-07 90.3 index 5 samples2026-08 94.3 index 5 samples2026-09 89.1 index 9 samples
Blender (CPU) 4
samples/min, monthly
340360380400420440Jul2025OctJan20262025-05 349 samples/min 6 samples2025-08 410 samples/min 6 samples2025-10 422 samples/min 6 samples2025-11 425 samples/min 9 samples2026-02 358 samples/min 8 samples
340360380400420440Jul2025OctJan20262025-05 349 samples/min 6 samples2025-08 410 samples/min 6 samples2025-10 422 samples/min 6 samples2025-11 425 samples/min 9 samples2026-02 358 samples/min 8 samples
Blender (CPU) 5
samples/min, monthly
380400420May2026JunJulAugSep2026-04 418 samples/min 7 samples2026-07 385 samples/min 5 samples2026-08 402 samples/min 5 samples2026-09 380 samples/min 9 samples
380400420May2026JunJulAugSep2026-04 418 samples/min 7 samples2026-07 385 samples/min 5 samples2026-08 402 samples/min 5 samples2026-09 380 samples/min 9 samples

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