Intel Core Ultra 7 165H

Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H is a versatile mobile processor forming a solid base in laptops. It's based on the modern Meteor Lake H architecture. This brings high efficiency and considerable performance. This processor was manufactured using the advanced 7nm process. It is ideal for everyday tasks and more demanding applications.

The integrated Intel Iris Xe 8 Core Graphics with 128 EUs provides appealing visuals. This facilitates multimedia applications and makes even light content creation feasible. With 18 MB Level 2 Cache and 24 MB Level 3 Cache, users benefit from particularly fast data access. A maximum memory bandwidth of 120 GB/s supports the consistently smooth operation of the system.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H represents a compelling choice for many modern notebooks. It delivers a balanced mix of computing power and energy efficiency. This makes it ideal for users who want to be both productive and enjoy entertainment. It proves particularly useful when you are on the go. Overall, this processor offers a truly reliable user experience in various scenarios.

  • Modern Meteor Lake H architecture
  • Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics
  • High energy efficiency
  • Suitable for diverse tasks

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 111 / 834
In segment Notebook
Multi-core performance
Rank 89 / 832
In segment Notebook
Cinebench 2026 Single-Thread

Cinebench 2026 Single-Thread
Single-core performance

Intel Core i7-12700H
14C / 20T · 4.70 GHz
421 pts
Apple M1
Apple M1 101 %
8C / 8T · 3.20 GHz
419 pts
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
16C / 22T · 5.00 GHz
415 pts
Intel Core i7-14700HX
20C / 28T · 5.50 GHz
412 pts
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C / 16T · 5.10 GHz
412 pts
Cinebench 2026 Multi-Core

Cinebench 2026 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360
8C / 16T · 5.00 GHz
3,509 pts
AMD Ryzen AI 7 350
8C / 16T · 5.00 GHz
3,509 pts
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
16C / 22T · 5.00 GHz
3,455 pts
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
10C / 10T · 3.20 GHz
3,329 pts
Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 16-GPU)
10C / 10T · 3.20 GHz
3,329 pts
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i7-13650HX
14C / 20T · 4.90 GHz
2,524
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C / 22T · 5.10 GHz
2,522
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
16C / 22T · 5.00 GHz
2,502
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
12C / 12T · 3.40 GHz
2,497
Intel Core Ultra 5 335
8C / 8T · 4.60 GHz
2,495
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core 9 processor 270H
14C / 20T · 2.70 GHz
12,689
Intel Core i5-13500HX
14C / 20T · 4.10 GHz
12,647
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
16C / 22T · 4.40 GHz
12,545
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
8C / 16T · 4.00 GHz
12,447
AMD Ryzen 9 7940H
8C / 16T · 4.00 GHz
12,447
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

AMD Ryzen 5 7640U
6C / 12T · 4.90 GHz
1,869
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
6C / 12T · 4.90 GHz
1,869
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
16C / 22T · 5.00 GHz
1,866
Intel Core i7-13650HX
14C / 20T · 4.90 GHz
1,862
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C / 22T · 5.10 GHz
1,862
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
16C / 22T · 4.50 GHz
13,430
Apple M3 Pro (11-CPU 14-GPU)
11C / 11T · 3.80 GHz
13,255
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
16C / 22T · 4.40 GHz
13,192
AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX
8C / 16T · 3.60 GHz
12,744
Apple M1 Max (32-GPU)
10C / 10T · 3.20 GHz
12,693
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

Apple M1 Pro (10-CPU 14-GPU)
Apple M1 Pro (14 Core)
4,580
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
Apple M1 Pro (14 Core)
4,580
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
Intel Iris Xe 8 Core Graphics 128 EUs (Meteor Lake)
4,559
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
Intel Iris Xe 8 Core Graphics 128 EUs (Meteor Lake)
4,460
Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
Intel Iris Xe 8 Core Graphics 128 EUs (Meteor Lake)
4,361

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Core Ultra 7 (31)
CPU groupIntel Core Ultra 100H (5)
ArchitectureMeteor Lake H
Technology7 nm
SegmentNotebook
SocketBGA 2049
Generation1
Predecessor
SuccessorIntel Core Ultra 7 265H
Q1/2025

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads16 / 22
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturehybrid (big.LITTLE)
Core Cluster 1: 6x Redwood Cove
1.40 - 5.00 GHz
Core Cluster 2: 8x Crestmont
0.90 - 3.80 GHz
Core Cluster 3: 2x Crestmont
0.70 - 2.50 GHz
L2-Cache18.00 MB
L3-Cache24.00 MB
OverclockingNo

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameIntel Iris Xe 8 Core Graphics 128 EUs (Meteor Lake)
GPU frequency0.60 - 2.30 GHz
CUs / Shader128 / 1024
Raytracing
Max. displays4
Max. GPU Memory32 GB
Technology5 nm
Release dateQ4/2023

NPU AI performance

PropertyValue
AI hardwareIntel® AI Boost
AI specificationsIntel AI Boost @ 1.4 GHz (OpenVINO, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT)
NPU + CPU + iGPU

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
LPDDR5X-7500
DDR5-5600
120.0 GB/s
89.6 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory96 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe5.0 x 20
PCIe Bandwidth78.8 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP28 W
TDP (PL2)115 W
TDP up65 W
TDP down20 W
T. junction max.110 °C

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designChiplet
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 11, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Release dateQ4/2023
Release price
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H
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