Ultra 9 288V vs Ultra 7 165H

Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 7 165H
2023
16 cores / 22 threads, 28 Watt
16.55
+34.6%
Core Ultra 9 288V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 30 Watt
12.30

Core Ultra 7 165H outperforms Core Ultra 9 288V by a substantial 35% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 7 165H and Core Ultra 9 288V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking391619
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Meteor Lake-Hno data
Power efficiency55.9438.80
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake-H (2023)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$460no data

Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 7 165H and Core Ultra 9 288V basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads228
Base clock speed3.8 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache112 KB (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 4 nm3 nm
Maximum core temperature110 °C100 °C
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 7 165H and Core Ultra 9 288V compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA2049Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt30 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 7 165H and Core Ultra 9 288V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 7 165H and Core Ultra 9 288V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 7 165H and Core Ultra 9 288V are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 7 165H and Core Ultra 9 288V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5
Maximum memory size96 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Arc™ graphicsArc 140V
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency2.3 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 7 165H and Core Ultra 9 288V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 7 165H and Core Ultra 9 288V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)no data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2400 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core Ultra 7 165H and Core Ultra 9 288V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.2no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 7 165H and Core Ultra 9 288V.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes84
PCI support5.0 and 4.0no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ultra 7 165H 16.55
+34.6%
Ultra 9 288V 12.30

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ultra 7 165H 26289
+34.5%
Ultra 9 288V 19542

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.55 12.30
Recency 14 December 2023 24 September 2024
Physical cores 16 8
Threads 22 8
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 30 Watt

Ultra 7 165H has a 34.6% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 175% more threads, and 7.1% lower power consumption.

Ultra 9 288V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 9 months.

The Core Ultra 7 165H is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 9 288V in performance tests.


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