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Intel Core Ultra 7 266V

Intel Core Ultra 7 266V

Codename: Lunar Lake Released: September 4, 2024
Total Cores
8
Physical Cores
Total Threads
8
Concurrent Threads
Boost Clock
5000 MHz
Max Turbo Frequency

Technical Highlights

Vendor : Intel
Socket : FCBGA-2833
Manufacturing Process : 3 nm
TDP (PL1) : 17-37 W

About this CPU

Efficient Lunar Lake laptop CPU with 8 cores, Intel Arc 140V integrated graphics, and low-power AI-ready performance for ultraportables.

Last updated: April 08, 2026

Overall Score Of Intel Core Ultra 7 266V

This summarizes how Intel Core Ultra 7 266V scores across single-core performance, multi-core performance, CPU architecture, memory architecture, and energy efficiency.

71
Overall
Single-Core Performance
70
Multi-Core Performance
60
CPU Architecture
62
Memory Architecture
58
Energy Efficiency
73

General Information of Intel Core Ultra 7 266V

CPU Name

Intel Core Ultra 7 266V

Vendor

Intel

Release Date

September 4, 2024

Type

Laptop

Instruction Set

x86-64

Codename

Lunar Lake

Package and Thermals of Intel Core Ultra 7 266V

Manufacturing Process

Good

3 nm

67% of the current best Manufacturing Process score

Max Temp (TJMax)

Top tier

100 C

91% of the current best Max Temp (TJMax) score

TDP (PL1)

17-37 W

Max. Boost TDP (PL2)

37 W

Socket

FCBGA-2833

CPU Cores of Intel Core Ultra 7 266V

Performance Cores

P-Cores

4

17% of the current best P-Cores score

P-Threads

4

13% of the current best P-Threads score

P-Core Base Frequency

2200 MHz

47% of the current best P-Core Base Frequency score

P-Core Turbo Frequency

Excellent

5000 MHz

83% of the current best P-Core Turbo Frequency score

Efficient Cores

E-Cores

4

25% of the current best E-Cores score

E-Threads

4

25% of the current best E-Threads score

E-Core Base Frequency

2200 MHz

50% of the current best E-Core Base Frequency score

E-Core Turbo Frequency

Excellent

3700 MHz

79% of the current best E-Core Turbo Frequency score

Total

Total Cores

8

25% of the current best Total Cores score

Total Threads

8

25% of the current best Total Threads score

Multiplier

Locked

Bus Frequency

Top tier

100 MHz

100% of the current best Bus Frequency score

Unlocked Multiplier

No

L1 Cache

Top tier

192 KB

100% of the current best L1 Cache score

L2 Cache

2.5 MB

4% of the current best L2 Cache score

L3 Cache

12 MB

6% of the current best L3 Cache score

NPU

Yes

Memory Support of Intel Core Ultra 7 266V

Memory Types

Top tier

LPDDR5X-8533

100% of the current best Memory Types score

Max Memory Size

16 GB

3% of the current best Max Memory Size score

Memory Channels

2

3% of the current best Memory Channels score

ECC Support

No

Technologies

ABM, ADX, AI Boost NPU 4, BMI1, BMI2, CLMUL, DLBoost 4.0, F16C, SHA, VNNI, EIST, TBT 3.0, TSX, VT-d, VT-x, RDRAND, TXT, XD bit

Benchmarks of Intel Core Ultra 7 266V

Geekbench V6

Benchmark results for this category.

Multi-Core:
10,904
33% of max score
Single-Core:
2,811 (75th)
66% of max score
Good
File Compression:
991
37% of max score
Clang Compression:
68
21% of max score
HTML5 Browser:
264
32% of max score
PDF Renderer:
290
38% of max score
Text Processing:
310
69% of max score
Good
Background Blur:
51
44% of max score
Photo Processing:
110
46% of max score
Ray Tracing:
14
23% of max score

Cinebench 2024

Benchmark results for this category.

Multi-Core:
586
19% of max score
Single-Core:
117
56% of max score

Performance Charts Of Intel Core Ultra 7 266V

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Performance Radar Chart

Category scores overview (0 to 100)
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Performance Benchmarks

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Frequently Asked Questions about Intel Core Ultra 7 266V

The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V was officially released in September 4, 2024, targeting the Laptop market.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V is equipped with 8 cores and 8 threads, providing an excellent balance for both high-end gaming and standard productivity tasks.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V uses the FCBGA-2833 socket. This is a critical specification for compatibility, as it dictates which motherboards can support this processor.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V operates at a base clock frequency of 2200 MHz for its performance cores (and 2200 MHz for E-cores). This is the speed the processor runs at under normal, non-intensive workloads.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V can reach a maximum turbo boost frequency of 5000 MHz on its performance cores (and 3700 MHz for E-cores). This allows the CPU to dynamically increase its speed to handle demanding tasks and gaming workloads.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V has a maximum junction temperature (TjMax) of 100 C. This is the maximum temperature possible before the processor initiates thermal throttling or shuts down to prevent permanent damage.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V achieves a multi-core score of 586 on Cinebench 2024, reflecting its capability in multi-threaded creative and rendering applications.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V scores 2,811 on the Geekbench v6 single-core test, indicating how snappy and responsive it will feel in everyday applications and most games.

With an overall performance rating of 71%, the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V is considered a high-performance processor in our comprehensive CPU database.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V features 12 MB of L3 cache. A larger cache helps the processor access frequently used data faster, which can significantly boost gaming performance.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V has a base power consumption (TDP) of 17-37 W. This value is important for choosing an adequate CPU cooler and determining your overall system power requirements.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V supports LPDDR5X-8533 memory, dictating the RAM speeds and capacities you can pair with this processor.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V includes an integrated GPU, meaning you don't strictly need a dedicated graphics card for basic display output.