Intel Core Ultra 7 256V “Lunar Lake” CPU Benchmarks Leak: Outperforming AMD 8840HS

Intel’s Core Ultra 7 256V “Lunar Lake” CPU Benchmarks Leaked on Geekbench

The highly anticipated Intel Core Ultra 7 256V “Lunar Lake” CPU has made waves with its leaked benchmarks on Geekbench, showcasing impressive performance that surpasses the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS.

Intel Core Ultra 7 256V: A Powerhouse in the Making

Part of the upcoming Core Ultra 200V “Lunar Lake” family, the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V is set to be one of the fastest CPUs, featuring 8 cores (4P+4E) and 8 threads. With a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of up to 4.8 GHz, this CPU is designed for high performance. It also includes 12 MB of L3 cache and 16 GB of on-package LPDDR5X-8533 memory. The integrated Arc 140V iGPU, with up to 8 Xe2 cores clocked at 1.95 GHz, further enhances its capabilities. The CPU’s TDP is configured at 17W PL1 and 30W PL2.

Benchmark Performance: Intel vs. AMD

Tested by Lenovo for an upcoming laptop, the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V achieved clock speeds ranging from 4.7 to 4.8 GHz, matching its maximum boost clock. Although this is an engineering sample, the final retail models are expected to deliver even better performance.

In Geekbench 6, the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V scored 2608 points in single-core and 10,506 points in multi-core tests. This represents a 10% improvement in single-core performance over the Core Ultra 7 155U and an 11% improvement in multi-thread tests. Notably, it outperformed the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS, which has a higher 28W TDP.

Geekbench 6.3.0 CPU MT Test (Higher is Better)

Ryzen 9 7900X (120W): 17860
Ryzen 9 7945HX3D (55W+): 16452
Ryzen 7 7700X (105W): 15273
Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (28W+): 14773
Ryzen 9 7845HX (55W+): 13660
Ryzen AI 9 365 (28W+): 13032
Core Ultra 9 185H (45W+): 12084
Ryzen 9 8945HS (45W+): 11775
Ryzen 9 7940HS (45W+): 11527
Core Ultra 7 256V (17W+): 10506
Core Ultra 7 268V (17W+): 10036
Ryzen 7 8840HS (28W+): 9522
Ryzen 5 8640HS (28W+): 7844

Geekbench 6.3.0 CPU ST Test (Higher is Better)

Ryzen 9 7900X (120W): 2926
Ryzen 7 7700X (105W): 2912
Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (28W+): 2833
Ryzen 9 7945HX3D (55W+): 2819
Ryzen AI 9 365 (28W+): 2730
Core Ultra 7 268V (17W+): 2713
Ryzen 9 7845HX (55W+): 2628
Core Ultra 7 256V (17W+): 2608
Ryzen 9 8945HS (45W+): 2380
Ryzen 9 7940HS (45W+): 2367
Core Ultra 9 185H (45W+): 2246
Ryzen 5 8640HS (28W+): 2146
Ryzen 7 8840HS (28W+): 2139

Efficiency and Future Prospects

The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V’s lower TDP of 17W, compared to the 28W+ TDPs of the Phoenix and Hawk Point CPUs, makes it an excellent choice for thin and light platforms. With the final retail models expected to offer even better performance, the Intel Lunar Lake “Core Ultra 200V” Laptop CPUs are set to launch in September, just two months after AMD’s Ryzen AI 300 “Strix” platforms.

Intel Lunar Lake “Core Ultra 200V” CPU Lineup

Core Ultra 9 288V: 8/8 cores/threads, 12 MB cache, 5.1/3.7 GHz boost, Arc 140V @ 2.05 GHz, 30W/30W TDP, 32 GB LPDDR5X
Core Ultra 7 268V: 8/8 cores/threads, 12 MB cache, 5.0/3.7 GHz boost, Arc 140V @ 2.00 GHz, 17W/30W TDP, 32 GB LPDDR5X
Core Ultra 7 266V: 8/8 cores/threads, 12 MB cache, 5.0/3.7 GHz boost, Arc 140V @ 2.00 GHz, 17W/30W TDP, 16 GB LPDDR5X
Core Ultra 7 258V: 8/8 cores/threads, 12 MB cache, 4.8/3.7 GHz boost, Arc 140V @ 1.95 GHz, 17W/30W TDP, 32 GB LPDDR5X
Core Ultra 7 256V: 8/8 cores/threads, 12 MB cache, 4.8/3.7 GHz boost, Arc 140V @ 1.95 GHz, 17W/30W TDP, 16 GB LPDDR5X
Core Ultra 5 238V: 8/8 cores/threads, 8 MB cache, 4.7/3.5 GHz boost, Arc 130V @ 1.85 GHz, 17W/30W TDP, 32 GB LPDDR5X
Core Ultra 5 236V: 8/8 cores/threads, 8 MB cache, 4.7/3.5 GHz boost, Arc 130V @ 1.85 GHz, 17W/30W TDP, 16 GB LPDDR5X
Core Ultra 5 228V: 8/8 cores/threads, 8 MB cache, 4.5/3.5 GHz boost, Arc 130V @ 1.85 GHz, 17W/30W TDP, 32 GB LPDDR5X
Core Ultra 5 226V: 8/8 cores/threads, 8 MB cache, 4.5/3.5 GHz boost, Arc 130V @ 1.85 GHz, 17W/30W TDP, 16 GB LPDDR5X

Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the official launch of Intel’s Lunar Lake CPUs!