CPU Comparison
Intel Core Ultra 5 335 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 366H
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Core Ultra 5 335 is an 8-core, 8-thread mobile SoC from Intel’s Panther Lake family, built on the Intel 18A process for thin-and-light and mainstream business laptops with strong AI acceleration and integrated Xe3 graphics.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
Gaming
Virtualization
Efficiency
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- NPU 5 with up to 50 TOPS INT8 is tailored for on‑device AI features like Windows Studio Effects and local LLM assistants.
- CPU + GPU + NPU together enable modest AI workloads, but not a replacement for high‑end discrete AI accelerators.
- 50 TOPS INT8 NPU 5 for local AI inference.
- Combined CPU + iGPU + NPU AI TOPS in the ~180 TOPS range depending on workload.
- Well‑suited for AI assistants, background blur, noise suppression, and local LLMs in optimized frameworks.
Content Creation
Gaming
- Xe3 iGPU significantly better than older UHD Graphics but not intended for serious gaming.
- Esports titles (Valorant, CS2, LoL) generally playable at 1080p medium/high.
- AAA titles typically require low settings and often upscaling for playable frame rates.
- 4‑core Xe3 iGPU is similar to Radeon 840M in early Geekbench Vulkan results.
- Adequate for eSports and older titles at 1080p low/medium.
- Modern AAA titles will require reduced settings and/or resolution scaling.
Industry Impact
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros
- Intel 18A brings improved performance per watt for mobile designs.
- 8 cores (4P + 4LP) handle everyday multitasking and light parallel workloads well.
- NPU 5 enables modern on‑device AI features without heavily loading CPU or GPU.
- Xe3 iGPU with ray tracing and modern media engines is a big step over older UHD Graphics.
- 25–55 W configurable TDP fits a wide range of laptop form factors.
Cons
- Only 8 threads; no SMT limits heavy multi‑threaded throughput versus 12–16 thread rivals.
- Gaming capability is still modest; not a replacement for a discrete GPU.
- Soldered BGA package means no CPU upgrades; you’re stuck with what the laptop ships with.
- Maximum 128 GB memory and 12 PCIe lanes may feel restrictive for high‑end workloads.
- New platform; early firmware and driver quirks are possible in first‑generation designs.
Pros
- 16 hybrid cores with strong single‑thread and multi‑thread performance for a mobile chip.
- Intel 18A process with good performance per watt and configurable 15–80 W TDP range.
- 50 TOPS NPU 5 and ~180 TOPS platform AI for on‑device AI workloads.
- 20 PCIe 5.0/4.0 lanes, more than many thin‑and‑light mobile CPUs.
- LPDDR5X‑8533 and DDR5‑7200 support with up to 128 GB RAM.
- Xe3 iGPU with ray tracing and modern video codecs including AV1 encode/decode.
Cons
- Only 4 Xe3 iGPU cores; not suitable for serious gaming without a discrete GPU.
- No Hyper‑Threading; 16 threads is decent but less than some 8‑core SMT designs in heavily threaded workloads.
- Locked multiplier; no enthusiast overclocking headroom.
- 80 W turbo requires a laptop chassis capable of cooling that power, which may limit sustained performance in thin designs.
- New platform; early‑driver and firmware maturity may still be improving.
Competitors & Alternatives
Intel Core Ultra 5 335
- AMD Ryzen AI 7 345Rival
Mobile AI/Performance
- AMD Ryzen 7 8840URival
Thin-and-Light
- Intel Core Ultra 7 258VRival
Premium Thin-and-Light (Lunar Lake)
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235URival
Mainstream Mobile (Arrow Lake U)
- Qualcomm Snapdragon X EliteRival
ARM-based AI PC
Intel Core Ultra 7 366H
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core Ultra 7 356HRival
High-End Mobile / AI PC
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core Ultra 9 386HRival
High-End Mobile / AI PC
- AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360Rival
High-End Mobile / AI PC
- AMD Ryzen AI 9 365Rival
High-End Mobile / AI PC
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265HRival
High-End Mobile / AI PC
Our Verdict on Each
A capable mid-range mobile SoC that balances performance, power, and AI features for mainstream laptops, though gamers and heavy creators will still want a dGPU.
Best for: Business and productivity‑focused thin‑and‑light laptops where AI features, modern connectivity, and integrated graphics matter more than heavy gaming or multi‑GPU workloads.
Read the full reviewA very capable mobile AI PC processor that balances CPU performance, power efficiency, and on-device AI, but its small 4-core Xe3 iGPU limits serious gaming or heavy GPU compute without a discrete GPU.
Best for: AI‑enhanced business or productivity laptops where you want strong CPU performance, on‑device AI, and good efficiency, but don’t rely heavily on integrated graphics for gaming.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Intel Core Ultra 5 335 or Intel Core Ultra 7 366H?
Based on our editorial ratings, the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H comes out ahead with a score of 8.4/10. That said, the best choice depends on your workload — check the spec and performance breakdown above for gaming, productivity and efficiency differences.
Which is faster for gaming, Intel Core Ultra 5 335 or Intel Core Ultra 7 366H?
For gaming, the Intel Core Ultra 5 335 leads with a gaming performance score of 72/100 among Intel Core Ultra 5 335 and Intel Core Ultra 7 366H.
Do Intel Core Ultra 5 335 and Intel Core Ultra 7 366H use the same socket?
Yes — all of these CPUs use the FCBGA2540 socket, so they share compatible motherboards.
Which has more cores?
The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H has the most cores. Core counts: Intel Core Ultra 5 335 (8 cores), Intel Core Ultra 7 366H (16 cores).
Which is faster in multi-core benchmarks?
The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H posts the highest multi-core benchmark score. Multi-core results: Intel Core Ultra 7 366H (34,234). Benchmark figures are approximate and workload-dependent.