Leaked benchmark data reveals Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 7 251HX processor delivers strong multi-threaded performance at low power levels. The chip achieves approximately 30,000 points in Cinebench R23 tests when running at a 140W thermal design power. This efficiency advantage becomes even more apparent at lower power targets where the new silicon outpaces older high-end models.
Leaked Cinebench R23 multi-threaded scores show the Core Ultra 7 251HX outperforming the Core i9 14900HX at lower TDPs
The Core Ultra 7 251HX utilizes an 18-core architecture consisting of six performance cores and twelve efficiency cores. Intel positions this configuration against its previous generation Core i9 14900HX which features a larger 24-core layout with eight performance and sixteen efficiency cores. Despite having fewer total cores, the newer chip scores over 20,000 points at just 50W while the older model reaches only around 18,000 points under identical conditions.
The Core Ultra 7 251HX trails its direct sibling the Core Ultra 7 255HX in multi-threaded workloads. This performance gap suggests Intel may offer different binning options within the same product family to target various laptop segments. The leaked scores highlight a focus on efficiency rather than raw peak performance for this specific model.
Intel has not confirmed official launch windows or pricing details for the Core Ultra 7 251HX series. Industry observers will likely monitor further benchmark leaks to determine how these chips perform in real-world gaming and productivity scenarios before final specifications are released.
The processor targets the mobile computing market where power efficiency directly impacts battery life and thermal management in thin laptops.
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