Ultra 5 238V vs A6-7470K

Place in the ranking	2397	525
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Market segment	Desktop processor	Laptop
Power efficiency	1.65	78.16
Architecture codename	Godaveri (2014−2016)	Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date	2 February 2016 (8 years ago)	24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

A6-7470K and Core Ultra 5 238V basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores	2 (Dual-core)	8 (Octa-Core)
Threads	2	8
Base clock speed	3.7 GHz	2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed	4 GHz	4.7 GHz
Bus rate	no data	37 MHz
L1 cache	256 KB	192 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1024 KB	2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache	no data	8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography	28 nm	3 nm
Die size	245 mm²	no data
Maximum core temperature	71 °C	100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	72 °C	no data
Number of transistors	2,411 million	no data
64 bit support	+	+
Unlocked multiplier	+	-

Compatibility

Information on A6-7470K and Core Ultra 5 238V compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Socket	FM2+	Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)	65 Watt	17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A6-7470K and Core Ultra 5 238V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI	+	+
FMA	+	-
AVX	+	+
FRTC	+	-
FreeSync	+	-
PowerTune	+	-
TrueAudio	+	-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	no data	+
TSX	-	+

Security technologies

A6-7470K and Core Ultra 5 238V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT

no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A6-7470K and Core Ultra 5 238V are enumerated here.

AMD-V	+	-
VT-d	no data	+
VT-x	no data	+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A6-7470K and Core Ultra 5 238V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR3-2133	DDR5
Max memory channels	2	no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card	AMD Radeon R5 Graphics	Arc 130V
iGPU core count	4	no data
จำนวนพาธไลน์	256	no data
Enduro	+	-
Switchable graphics	+	-
UVD	+	-
VCE	+	-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A6-7470K and Core Ultra 5 238V integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort	+	-
HDMI	+	-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A6-7470K and Core Ultra 5 238V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX	DirectX® 12	no data
Vulkan	+	-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A6-7470K and Core Ultra 5 238V.

PCIe version	3.0	5.0
PCI Express lanes	16	4

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score	1.13	14.04
Recency	2 February 2016	24 September 2024
Physical cores	2	8
Threads	2	8
Chip lithography	28 nm	3 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	65 Watt	17 Watt

Ultra 5 238V has a 1142.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 833.3% more advanced lithography process, and 282.4% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 238V is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-7470K in performance tests.

Note that A6-7470K is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 5 238V is a notebook one.

Should you still have questions on choice between A6-7470K and Core Ultra 5 238V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.