Intel · 2026
Intel Core Ultra 7 356H
The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H is a 2026 mobile processor with 16 cores (4 P-cores, 8 E-cores) and 16 threads, based on the Intel 18A microarchitecture.
The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H is a mobile processor released on January 5, 2026, built on the Intel 18A microarchitecture and manufactured on an 18 nm process node. It features 16 cores (4 performance cores and 8 efficient cores) with 16 threads, base clock of 1.9 GHz, and boost clock up to 4.7 GHz. The processor includes 2200 KB L1 cache, 22 MB L2 cache, and 18 MB L3 cache. It has a base power of 25 W and a maximum turbo power of 80 W. Memory support includes up to LPDDR5X 8533 MT/s and DDR5 7200 MT/s across two memory channels. Integrated graphics are provided by Intel Graphics. The CPU offers 20 PCIe lanes (PCIe 5.0 and 4.0) and supports instruction sets including 64-bit, Intel SSE4.1, SSE4.2, and AVX2. It uses the FCBGA2540 socket.
Benchmarks
| Blender Open Data score | 223.46 samples/min |
|---|---|
| Nero Score AI | 2,112 images/min |
| Nero Score AVC encode | 2,340 fps |
Specifications
| Microarchitecture | Intel 18A |
|---|---|
| Cores | 16 |
| P-cores | 4 |
| E-cores | 8 |
| Threads | 16 |
| Base clock | 1.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz |
| L1 cache (total) unverified | 2200 KB |
| L2 cache (total) unverified | 22 MB |
| L3 cache | 18 MB |
| Process node | 18 nm |
| TDP / base power | 25 W |
| Max turbo power | 80 W |
| Socket | FCBGA2540 |
| Memory support | Up to LPDDR5X 8533 MT/s Up to DDR5 7200 MT/s |
| Memory channels | 2 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Graphics |
| PCIe lanes (CPU) | 20 |
| PCIe version | 5.0 and 4.0 |
| Instruction sets | 64-bit, Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2 |
| Release date unverified | 2026-01-05 |
| Release year | 2026 |