Ultra 7 265K vs i7-5550U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-5550U
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.80
Core Ultra 7 265K
2024
20 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
37.22
+1968%

Core Ultra 7 265K outperforms Core i7-5550U by a whopping 1968% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-5550U and Core Ultra 7 265K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking201885
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data94.56
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency11.3528.16
Architecture codenameBroadwell-U (2015)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date1 March 2015 (9 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$426$394

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-5550U and Core Ultra 7 265K 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 cores2 (Dual-core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads420
Base clock speed2 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz5.5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Die size133 mm2243 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)105 °Cno data
Number of transistors1900 Million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-5550U and Core Ultra 7 265K 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
SocketFCBGA1168FCLGA1851
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-5550U and Core Ultra 7 265K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP-+
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Core i7-5550U and Core Ultra 7 265K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-5550U and Core Ultra 7 265K are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-5550U and Core Ultra 7 265K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-6400
Maximum memory size16 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 6000Intel® Graphics
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1 GHz2 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-5550U and Core Ultra 7 265K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-5550U and Core Ultra 7 265K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.42560x1600@60Hz4K @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 8K @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data4K @ 60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz8K @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-5550U and Core Ultra 7 265K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1212
OpenGL4.34.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-5550U and Core Ultra 7 265K.

PCIe version2.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1220

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.

i7-5550U 1.80
Ultra 7 265K 37.22
+1968%

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.

i7-5550U 2864
Ultra 7 265K 59116
+1964%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.80 37.22
Recency 1 March 2015 24 October 2024
Physical cores 2 20
Threads 4 20
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 125 Watt

i7-5550U has 733.3% lower power consumption.

Ultra 7 265K, on the other hand, has a 1967.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 900% more physical cores and 400% more threads, and a 366.7% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 7 265K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-5550U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-5550U is a notebook processor while Core Ultra 7 265K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-5550U and Core Ultra 7 265K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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