Intel is getting ready to take the stage with its next generation Core 7 250U processor. The processor, which has been on the industry’s waiting list for a while, comes with a total of 10 cores (2 performance-oriented P cores and 8 efficiency-oriented E cores) and 12 threads. So, what makes this processor special? Here are the details…

Intel Core 7 250U 2P+8E configuration with 6.5MB L2 cache

What’s interesting is that this processor has a lot in common with the previous generation Core 7 150U and i7-1355U. So it might be a minor disappointment for those expecting big improvements in performance, but details are always important.

The next generation processor comes with 6.5 MB L2 cache and 12 MB L3 cache. The cache configuration in particular is quite similar to Intel’s Alder Lake and Raptor Lake processors we’ve seen in previous generations. However, unlike those series, the Core 7 250U uses less cache memory. This means that the processor may lag behind in some heavy-duty tasks compared to previous generations.

When we look at the core speeds, P cores run at 5 GHz. However, this is 400 MHz lower than the previous generation Core 7 150U. The E cores run at 4 GHz, the same frequency as the previous models. So, these cores are still strong in productivity-oriented tasks, but there is a slight speed drop in performance-oriented cores.

So who is this processor for? If you’re looking for long battery life and balanced performance in a portable PC, the Core 7 250U might be a good choice. Moreover, the processor’s claim to deliver high performance with less power consumption could be a big plus, especially for ultrabook users.

In short, the Intel Core 7 250U looks like a processor that builds on the previous generations, but with some minor limitations. However, it is still a very reasonable option in terms of performance and efficiency balance.