Ultra 5 236V vs Ultra 5 226V

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Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 5 226V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.06
Core Ultra 5 236V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
13.54
+12.3%

Core Ultra 5 236V outperforms Core Ultra 5 226V by a moderate 12% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 5 226V and Core Ultra 5 236V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking643555
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Power efficiency66.7974.98
Architecture codenameLunar Lake (2024)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 5 226V and Core Ultra 5 236V 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.1 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rate37 MHz37 MHz
L1 cache192 KB (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache2.5 MB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography3 nm3 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 5 226V and Core Ultra 5 236V 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 configuration11
SocketIntel BGA 2833Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)17 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 5 226V and Core Ultra 5 236V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX++

Security technologies

Core Ultra 5 226V and Core Ultra 5 236V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 5 226V and Core Ultra 5 236V are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 5 226V and Core Ultra 5 236V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardArc 130VArc 130V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 5 226V and Core Ultra 5 236V.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes44

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ultra 5 226V 12.06
Ultra 5 236V 13.54
+12.3%

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

Ultra 5 226V 9850
+0.8%
Ultra 5 236V 9774

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.06 13.54

Ultra 5 236V has a 12.3% higher aggregate performance score.

The Core Ultra 5 236V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 226V in performance tests.


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