A8-7670K vs Ultra 7 255H

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Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 7 255H
2025
16 cores / 16 threads, 115 Watt
18.02
+797%
A8-7670K
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.01

Core Ultra 7 255H outperforms A8-7670K by a whopping 797% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 7 255H and A8-7670K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3431957
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency14.932.02
Architecture codenameno dataGodaveri (2014−2016)
Release date1 January 2025 (less than a year ago)20 July 2015 (9 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 7 255H and A8-7670K 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Performance-cores6no data
Efficient-cores8no data
Low Power Efficient-cores2no data
Threads164
Base clock speedno data3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz3.9 GHz
L1 cacheno data256 KB
L2 cacheno data4096 KB
L3 cache24 MBno data
Chip lithographyno data28 nm
Die sizeno data245 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data72 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistorsno data2,411 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 7 255H and A8-7670K 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
SocketFCBGA2049FM2+
Power consumption (TDP)115 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 7 255H and A8-7670K. 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++
FMA-+
AVX-+
FRTC-+
FreeSync-+
PowerTune-+
DualGraphics-+
TrueAudio-+
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 7 255H and A8-7670K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 7 255H and A8-7670K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 7 255H and A8-7670K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-6400DDR3-2133
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels22

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Arc™ 140T GPUAMD Radeon R7 Graphics
iGPU core countno data6
จำนวนพาธไลน์no data512
Quick Sync Video+-
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+
Graphics max frequency2.25 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 7 255H and A8-7670K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 7 255H and A8-7670K 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 255H and A8-7670K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.2DirectX® 12
OpenGL4.6no data
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 7 255H and A8-7670K.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanes2816
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 255H 18.02
+797%
A8-7670K 2.01

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 255H 28867
+798%
A8-7670K 3213

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.02 2.01
Recency 1 January 2025 20 July 2015
Physical cores 16 4
Threads 16 4
Power consumption (TDP) 115 Watt 95 Watt

Ultra 7 255H has a 796.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

A8-7670K, on the other hand, has 21.1% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 255H is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-7670K in performance tests.

Be aware that Core Ultra 7 255H is a notebook processor while A8-7670K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Ultra 7 255H and A8-7670K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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