Ultra 5 236V vs i5-7640K
Primary details
Comparing Core i5-7640K and Core Ultra 5 236V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | not rated | 557 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Power efficiency | no data | 75.10 |
| Architecture codename | Kaby Lake-X (2017) | Lunar Lake (2024) |
| Release date | no data | 24 September 2024 (less than a year ago) |
Detailed specifications
Core i5-7640K 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 cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 8 (Octa-Core) |
| Threads | no data | 8 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.9 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Bus rate | no data | 37 MHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 6144 KB (shared) | 8 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 3 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | no data | 100 °C |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Core i5-7640K 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | 1151 | Intel BGA 2833 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 112 Watt | 17 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-7640K 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 i5-7640K and Core Ultra 5 236V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-7640K and Core Ultra 5 236V are enumerated here.
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-7640K and Core Ultra 5 236V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4 | DDR5 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Arc 130V |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-7640K and Core Ultra 5 236V.
| PCIe version | no data | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 4 |
Pros & cons summary
| Physical cores | 4 | 8 |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 3 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 112 Watt | 17 Watt |
Ultra 5 236V has 100% more physical cores, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 558.8% lower power consumption.
We couldn't decide between Core i5-7640K and Core Ultra 5 236V. We've got no test results to judge.
Note that Core i5-7640K is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 5 236V is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-7640K and Core Ultra 5 236V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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