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Intel Core Ultra 7 256V vs Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
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| Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core Ultra 7 256V or Intel Core Ultra 5 226V - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.80 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V was released in Q3/2024. The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V was released in Q3/2024. |
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| Intel Core Ultra 7 (24) | Family | Intel Core Ultra 5 (27) |
| Intel Core Ultra 200V (9) | CPU group | Intel Core Ultra 200V (9) |
| 2 | Generation | 2 |
| Lunar Lake | Architecture | Lunar Lake |
| Notebook | Segment | Notebook |
| -- | Predecessor | -- |
| -- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core Ultra 7 256V is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz (4.80 GHz). The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz (4.50 GHz). |
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| Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
| 8 | Cores | 8 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
| No | Hyperthreading | No |
| No | Overclocking ? | No |
| 2.20 GHz (4.80 GHz) 4x Lion Cove |
A-Core | 2.20 GHz (4.50 GHz) 4x Lion Cove |
| -- (3.70 GHz) 4x Skymont |
B-Core | -- (3.50 GHz) 4x Skymont |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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| Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
| Intel® AI Boost | AI hardware | Intel® AI Boost |
| Intel AI Boost NPU 4 @ 47 TOPS | AI specifications | Intel AI Boost NPU 4 @ 40 TOPS |
| -- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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| Intel Arc 140V | GPU | Intel Arc 130V |
| 0.60 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.60 GHz |
| 1.95 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.85 GHz |
| -- | GPU Generation | -- |
| 5 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
| 3 | Max. displays | 3 |
| 64 | Compute units | 56 |
| 1024 | Shader | 896 |
| Yes | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
| Intel XeSS | Frame Generation | Intel XeSS |
| 32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
| 12.2 | DirectX Version | 12.2 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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| Intel Arc 140V | GPU | Intel Arc 130V |
| Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
| Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
| Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
| Decode / Encode | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
| Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
| Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core Ultra 7 256V supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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| Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
| LPDDR5X-8533 | Memory | LPDDR5X-8533 |
| 16 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
| 2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| 136.5 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 136.5 GB/s |
| No | ECC | No |
| 14.00 MB | L2 Cache | 14.00 MB |
| 12.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
| 5.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
| 8 | PCIe lanes | 8 |
| 31.5 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 31.5 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V has a TDP of 17 W, that of the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is 17 W. |
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| Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
| 17 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 17 W |
| 37 W | TDP (PL2) | 37 W |
| -- | TDP up | -- |
| -- | TDP down | -- |
| 110 °C | Tjunction max. | 110 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core Ultra 7 256V has a 26.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V cache has a total of 22.00 MB. |
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| Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Characteristic | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
| 3 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
| Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
| BGA 2833 | Socket | BGA 2833 |
| VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
| Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
| Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 11, Linux |
| Q3/2024 | Release date | Q3/2024 |
| -- | Release price | -- |
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Average performance in benchmarks
⌀ Single core performance in 3 CPU benchmarks
⌀ Multi core performance in 3 CPU benchmarks
Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core)
The Cinebench 2024 benchmark is based on the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxon's 3D program Cinema 4D. The benchmark runs are each 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.
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Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
8C 8T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
8C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Cinebench 2024 (Multi-Core)
The Multi-Core test of the Cinebench 2024 benchmark uses all cpu cores to render using the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxons Cinema 4D. The benchmark run is 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.
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Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
8C 8T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
8C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
8C 8T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
8C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
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Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
8C 8T @ 4.80 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
8C 8T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
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Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
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Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
Intel Arc 140V @ 1.95 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
Intel Arc 130V @ 1.85 GHz |
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CPU performance per watt (efficiency)
Efficiency of the processor under full load in the Cinebench R23 (multi-core) benchmark. The benchmark result is divided by the average energy required (CPU package power in watts). The higher the value, the more efficient the CPU is under full load.
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Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
9,120 CB R23 MC @ 32 W |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
9,041 CB R23 MC @ 31 W |
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AI performance (NPU)
The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is given here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher.
Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. The performance is given in the number (trillions) of arithmetic operations per second (TOPS).
Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. The performance is given in the number (trillions) of arithmetic operations per second (TOPS).
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Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
8C 8T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Devices using this processor |
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| Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
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