Ultra 7 256V vs i7-1355U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-1355U
2023
10 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
9.30
Core Ultra 7 256V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.54
+34.8%

Core Ultra 7 256V outperforms Core i7-1355U by a substantial 35% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-1355U and Core Ultra 7 256V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking827620
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Raptor Lake-Uno data
Power efficiency58.3769.44
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-U (2023)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$469no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-1355U and Core Ultra 7 256V 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed1.7 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache80K (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm3 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-1355U and Core Ultra 7 256V 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
SocketFCBGA1744Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-1355U and Core Ultra 7 256V. 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
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-1355U and Core Ultra 7 256V 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 i7-1355U and Core Ultra 7 256V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-1355U and Core Ultra 7 256V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267DDR5
Maximum memory size96 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligibleArc 140V
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHzno data
Execution Units96no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-1355U and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-1355U and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-1355U and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-1355U and Core Ultra 7 256V.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes84

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.

i7-1355U 9.30
Ultra 7 256V 12.54
+34.8%

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.

i7-1355U 14779
Ultra 7 256V 19921
+34.8%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i7-1355U 8058
Ultra 7 256V 9460
+17.4%

Blender(-)

i7-1355U 414
+27.8%
Ultra 7 256V 324

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i7-1355U 1783
Ultra 7 256V 1972
+10.6%

7-Zip Single

i7-1355U 5570
Ultra 7 256V 5672
+1.8%

7-Zip

i7-1355U 36491
+1.5%
Ultra 7 256V 35964

WebXPRT 3

i7-1355U 283
Ultra 7 256V 306
+8.1%

CrossMark Overall

i7-1355U 1573
Ultra 7 256V 1700
+8.1%

WebXPRT 4 Overall

i7-1355U 254
Ultra 7 256V 285
+12.2%

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

i7-1355U 765
+37.4%
Ultra 7 256V 557

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

i7-1355U 8908
Ultra 7 256V 10952
+22.9%

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

i7-1355U 2505
Ultra 7 256V 2778
+10.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.30 12.54
Recency 4 January 2023 24 September 2024
Physical cores 10 8
Threads 12 8
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 17 Watt

i7-1355U has 25% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and 13.3% lower power consumption.

Ultra 7 256V, on the other hand, has a 34.8% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 1 year.

The Core Ultra 7 256V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-1355U in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-1355U and Core Ultra 7 256V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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