Ultra 5 238V vs i5-10310U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-10310U
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
4.06
Core Ultra 5 238V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
14.04
+246%

Core Ultra 5 238V outperforms Core i5-10310U by a whopping 246% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-10310U and Core Ultra 5 238V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1415525
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Comet Lakeno data
Power efficiency25.6278.16
Architecture codenameComet Lake-U (2019−2020)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date13 May 2020 (4 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-10310U 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed1.7 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rate4 GT/s37 MHz
L1 cache256 KB192 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-10310U 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 configuration11
SocketFCBGA1528Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-10310U and Core Ultra 5 238V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-

Security technologies

Core i5-10310U and Core Ultra 5 238V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-10310U and Core Ultra 5 238V are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-10310U and Core Ultra 5 238V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel ProcessorsArc 130V
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
Execution Units24no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-10310U and Core Ultra 5 238V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-10310U and Core Ultra 5 238V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-10310U and Core Ultra 5 238V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-10310U and Core Ultra 5 238V.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes164

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.06 14.04
Recency 13 May 2020 24 September 2024
Physical cores 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 17 Watt

i5-10310U has 13.3% lower power consumption.

Ultra 5 238V, on the other hand, has a 245.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 100% more physical cores, and a 366.7% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 5 238V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-10310U in performance tests.


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