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Intel

Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX

20 • 20 • 5.2 GHz • FCBGA2114 (soldered)

20Core
20Thread
5.2 GHzBoost
FCBGA2114 (soldered)Socket
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Should I buy it?

Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
CONSIDER
    Great choice if these matter:
    • The processor side of gaming laptops
    • Multi-core productivity
    • On-device AI
    Watch out for:
    • One thread per core: there is no hyper-threading
    • 160 W of turbo power needs strong cooling
    21 months on the market
    Regret riskLOWlimited data
    Main risks
    • One thread per core: there is no hyper-threading
    • 160 W of turbo power needs strong cooling
    The risk level is computed from the release date and verified weaknesses. The confidence score appears only once enough owner reports exist.
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    CoreFrequencyPowerLaunchSpecificationsAlternatives
    Core Structure

    How many cores does the processor have?

    Manufacturer's official core and architecture information.

    CORE STRUCTURE

    The structure decisive in multi-core tasks.

    20 Core

    20 Core — Total Cores · 20 Thread — Concurrent Threads · 8 Performance — High-performance core · 12 Efficiency — Low-power core

    20 Core20 Thread8 Performance12 Efficiency
    20 CoreTotal Cores
    20 ThreadConcurrent Threads
    8 PerformanceHigh-performance core
    12 EfficiencyLow-power core
    Frequency

    How fast does it work?

    Manufacturer's official frequency values.

    FREQUENCY

    Value that determines single-core performance.

    5.2 GHz Boost

    5.2 GHz — Maximum boost frequency · 2.4 GHz (P-core) — Base frequency

    5.2 GHz2.4 GHz (P-core)
    5.2 GHzMaximum boost frequency
    2.4 GHz (P-core)Base frequency
    Power and Cooling

    How much power does it draw?

    Official power values that determine cooling needs.

    POWER AND COOLING

    These values determine the cooling budget.

    55 W TDP

    55 W — Base Power Consumption (TDP) · 160 W — Maximum turbo power

    55 W160 W
    55 WBase Power Consumption (TDP)
    160 WMaximum turbo power
    Who Is It For?

    Where does it stand out?

    A usage guide built from the specs and the editors' tags; not a test result.

    Gaming

    The processor side of gaming laptops

    Good fit
    Work / Productivity

    Multi-core productivity

    Good fit
    On-device AI

    Carries a dedicated unit (NPU) for on-device AI, so such tasks can run without the cloud.

    Good fit
    Editorial Analysis

    Strengths and points to consider

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    Strengths based on the specs
    20 cores and a 5.2 GHz peak
    36 MB of L2 and 30 MB of L3 cache
    On-device AI support with a 13 TOPS NPU
    Things to consider
    One thread per core: there is no hyper-threading
    160 W of turbo power needs strong cooling
    Historical Product Info

    Official launch details

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    ReleaseJanuary 1, 2025

    The start of the initial sales period.

    This is not the current retail price — it shows the product's historical, official launch information.
    Specifications

    Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX specifications

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    General

    Family
    Arrow Lake-HX (Core Ultra 200HX)
    Release Year
    2025
    Manufacturer

    Core Structure

    Cores
    Threads
    Efficiency Core
    12
    Performance Core
    8

    Frequency

    Base Frequency
    2.4 GHz (P-core)
    Boost Clock

    Cache

    L2 cache
    36 MB
    L3 Cache

    Graphics Unit

    Integrated Graphics

    Power

    TDP
    Maximum Turbo Power
    160 W

    Platform

    Manufacturing Process
    TSMC N3B
    Shared Hardware

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    Alternatives

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    Products using this part

    1 model with the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX

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