As Intel prepares for its next generation of mobile processors, recent benchmark leaks have revealed unexpected performance capabilities of the upcoming Core 7 240H processor, suggesting a significant shift in Intel's mobile CPU lineup strategy.
Core 7 240H Specifications and Architecture
The upcoming Intel Core 7 240H features a hybrid architecture with 10 cores (6 Performance + 4 Efficient) and 16 threads. Operating at a base frequency of 2.5 GHz with boost capabilities up to 5.0 GHz, the processor includes 24MB of L3 cache. This configuration maintains Intel's commitment to hybrid architecture design while targeting the mobile gaming and performance segment.
Core 7 240H Specifications:
- Architecture: Raptor Lake Refresh
- Cores/Threads: 10 cores (6P + 4E) / 16 threads
- Base Clock: 2.5 GHz
- Boost Clock: Up to 5.0 GHz
- L3 Cache: 24MB
- iGPU: Intel Xe (8 Xe Cores, 64 CUs)
- iGPU Clock: 1.5 GHz
Benchmark Performance
In Geekbench tests conducted on an Acer Nitro ANV15-52 gaming laptop, the Core 7 240H demonstrated remarkable performance levels. The processor achieved impressive scores of up to 2,689 points in single-core and 13,330 points in multi-core tests. Surprisingly, these results surpass those of the higher-core-count Core 7 250H, which scored 2,415 and 13,201 points respectively, despite having four additional cores.
Benchmark Scores (Geekbench 6):
- Single-core: 2,687-2,689 points
- Multi-core: 13,279-13,330 points
- iGPU OpenCL: 13,362-13,478 points
- Comparison RTX 4050 OpenCL: 84,369 points
Integrated Graphics Capabilities
The processor's integrated GPU utilizes Intel's Xe architecture, featuring 64 Compute Units (equivalent to 8 Xe Cores) with a maximum clock speed of 1.5 GHz. While the iGPU's OpenCL benchmark scores of approximately 13,470 points show decent performance for basic graphics tasks, it's notably outperformed by the laptop's discrete RTX 4050 GPU, which scored around 84,369 points.
Market Positioning and Future Release
The Core 7 240H appears to be part of Intel's budget-oriented lineup, adopting a new naming convention that aligns with the upcoming Arrow Lake series. The processor's performance metrics suggest it could potentially cannibalize sales of some higher-tier processors, including the desktop Core Ultra 5 225F. Intel is expected to officially unveil this processor alongside the Core 200U series at CES 2025, targeting both gaming and ultra-low power systems.