Intel Core Ultra 7 165U Benchmark, Test and specs

Last updated:
The Intel Core Ultra 7 165U is a 12 core processor. It can handle 14 threads simultaneously and was introduced in Q4/2023. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165U is based on the 1. generation of the Intel Core Ultra 7 series and requires a mainboard with the socket BGA 2049.
Intel Core Ultra 7 165U

CPU lineage

Here you can see which group the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U belongs to and which processor is the predecessor of the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U.

Name: Intel Core Ultra 7 165U
Family: Intel Core Ultra 7 (9)
CPU group: Intel Core Ultra 100U (7)
Architecture: Meteor Lake U
Segment: Mobile
Generation: 1
Predecessor: --
Successor: --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 12 CPU cores of the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U clock with 1.70 GHz (4.90 GHz). The number of CPU cores and the clock frequency of the processor are largely responsible for the overall performance.

CPU Cores / Threads: 12 / 14
Core architecture: hybrid (big.LITTLE)
A-Core: 2x Redwood Cove
B-Core: 8x Crestmont
C-Core: 2x Crestmont
Hyperthreading / SMT: Yes
Overclocking: No
A-Core Frequency: 1.70 GHz (4.90 GHz)
B-Core Frequency: 1.20 GHz (3.80 GHz)
C-Core Frequency: 0.70 GHz (2.10 GHz)

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

AI hardware: Intel AI engine
AI specifications: Intel AI Boost @ 1.4 GHz (OpenVINO, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT)

Internal Graphics

With the Intel Iris Xe 4 Core Graphics 64 EUs (Meteor Lake), the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U has an build in graphic solution. It has 64 SM processors, which have a total of 512 texture shaders. The iGPU not only enables games, but also significantly accelerates video playback.

GPU name: Intel Iris Xe 4 Core Graphics 64 EUs (Meteor Lake)
GPU frequency: 0.60 GHz
GPU (Turbo): 2.00 GHz
Compute units: 64
Shader: 512
Hardware Raytracing: Yes
Release date: Q4/2023
Max. displays: 4
Generation: --
Direct X: 12.2
Technology: 5 nm
Max. GPU Memory: 32 GB
Frame Generation: No

Hardware codec support

Processors that have an integrated graphics can play videos faster and more efficiently. This can have a positive effect on the battery life of notebooks, for example.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit): Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC (10 bit): Decode / Encode
h264: Decode / Encode
VP8: Decode
VP9: Decode
AV1: Decode / Encode
AVC: Decode / Encode
VC-1: Decode
JPEG: Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165U supports up to 96 GB memory in up to 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 120.0 GB/s.

Memory type: Memory bandwidth:
LPDDR5X-7500
DDR5-5600
120.0 GB/s
89.6 GB/s
Max. Memory: 96 GB
Memory channels: 2 (Dual Channel)
ECC: No
PCIe: 4.0 x 20
PCIe Bandwidth: 39.4 GB/s

Thermal Management

With the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165U has a TDP of 15 W.

TDP (PL1 / PBP): 15 W
TDP (PL2): 57 W
TDP up: 28 W
TDP down: 12 W
Tjunction max.: 110 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165U has a 12.00 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.

Technology: 7 nm
Chip design: Chiplet
Socket: BGA 2049
L2-Cache: 12.00 MB
L3-Cache: --
AES-NI: Yes
Operating systems: Windows 11, Linux
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Instruction set (ISA): x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Release date: Q4/2023
Release price: --
Part Number: --
Documents: Technical data sheet

Rate this processor

Here you can rate this processor to help other visitors make their purchase decision. The average rating of this processor is 4.6 stars (7 ratings). Rate now:

Benchmark results

Verified Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.


iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
Intel Core i7-1355U Intel Core i7-1355U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) @ 1.30 GHz
1993
Intel Core i7-1365U Intel Core i7-1365U
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) @ 1.30 GHz
1993
Intel Core i7-1365UE Intel Core i7-1365UE
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) @ 1.30 GHz
1993
Intel Core Ultra 7 165U Intel Core Ultra 7 165U
Intel Iris Xe 4 Core Graphics 64 EUs (Meteor Lake) @ 2.00 GHz
1985
Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL
Intel Iris Xe 4 Core Graphics 64 EUs (Meteor Lake) @ 2.00 GHz
1985
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 (Raven Ridge) @ 1.40 GHz
1971
AMD Ryzen 7 3780U AMD Ryzen 7 3780U
AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 (Raven Ridge) @ 1.40 GHz
1971

Benchmarks





Popular comparisons

1. Intel Core Ultra 7 165H Intel Core Ultra 7 165U Intel Core Ultra 7 165H vs Intel Core Ultra 7 165U
2. Intel Core Ultra 7 165U Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Intel Core Ultra 7 165U vs Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
3. Intel Core Ultra 7 155U Intel Core Ultra 7 165U Intel Core Ultra 7 155U vs Intel Core Ultra 7 165U
4. Intel Core i7-1365U Intel Core Ultra 7 165U Intel Core i7-1365U vs Intel Core Ultra 7 165U
5. Intel Core Ultra 7 165U Intel Core i7-1360P Intel Core Ultra 7 165U vs Intel Core i7-1360P
6. Intel Core Ultra 7 165U Intel Core i7-1355U Intel Core Ultra 7 165U vs Intel Core i7-1355U
7. Intel Core Ultra 7 165U Intel Core Ultra 5 135U Intel Core Ultra 7 165U vs Intel Core Ultra 5 135U
8. AMD Ryzen 7 8840U Intel Core Ultra 7 165U AMD Ryzen 7 8840U vs Intel Core Ultra 7 165U
9. Intel Core Ultra 7 165U Apple M3 Intel Core Ultra 7 165U vs Apple M3
10. Intel Core Ultra 7 165U Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100) Intel Core Ultra 7 165U vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-84-100)


back to index