Ultra 7 256V vs Ultra 5 236V
Aggregate performance score
Core Ultra 5 236V outperforms Core Ultra 7 256V by a small 7% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core Ultra 5 236V and Core Ultra 7 256V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 557 | 619 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Laptop |
| Power efficiency | 75.10 | 69.92 |
| Architecture codename | Lunar Lake (2024) | Lunar Lake (2024) |
| Release date | 24 September 2024 (less than a year ago) | 24 September 2024 (less than a year ago) |
Detailed specifications
Core Ultra 5 236V and Core Ultra 7 256V 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 | 8 (Octa-Core) | 8 (Octa-Core) |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock speed | 2.1 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4.7 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Bus rate | 37 MHz | 37 MHz |
| L1 cache | 192 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 2.5 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 8 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
Compatibility
Information on Core Ultra 5 236V and Core Ultra 7 256V 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 | Intel BGA 2833 | Intel BGA 2833 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 17 Watt | 17 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 5 236V and Core Ultra 7 256V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| TSX | + | + |
Security technologies
Core Ultra 5 236V and Core Ultra 7 256V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 5 236V and Core Ultra 7 256V are enumerated here.
| VT-d | + | + |
| VT-x | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 5 236V and Core Ultra 7 256V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR5 | DDR5 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Arc 130V | Arc 140V |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 5 236V and Core Ultra 7 256V.
| PCIe version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 4 | 4 |
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.
Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 13.49 | 12.56 |
Ultra 5 236V has a 7.4% higher aggregate performance score.
Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core Ultra 5 236V and Core Ultra 7 256V.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core Ultra 5 236V and Core Ultra 7 256V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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