FPSVersusCore Ultra 7 266V vs Core Ultra 9 288V
Performance score
Core Ultra 7 266V and Core Ultra 9 288V are almost equally fast (under 3% apart) — choose by price, socket and platform.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.
Real tests
What the test measures
Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.
CPU rendering (Blender)
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Core Ultra 7 266V | Core Ultra 9 288V | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 35.33 | 36.03 |
| Ranking position | 205 | 201 |
| Type | Laptop | Laptop |
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Architecture | Lunar Lake | Lunar Lake |
| Release date | Q1 2025 | Q3 2026 |
Specifications
| Core Ultra 7 266V | Core Ultra 9 288V | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| P + E cores | 4 + 4 | 4 + 4 |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | no |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Pros and cons
Core Ultra 7 266V
- no notable advantages
Core Ultra 9 288V
- newer: released in 2026
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