Ultra 5 226V vs i7-11700K

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-11700K
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
15.76
+29.8%
Core Ultra 5 226V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.14

Core i7-11700K outperforms Core Ultra 5 226V by a substantial 30% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-11700K and Core Ultra 5 226V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking445646
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency11.7166.33
Architecture codenameRocket Lake (2021)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date16 March 2021 (3 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-11700K and Core Ultra 5 226V 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)
Threads168
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s37 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-11700K and Core Ultra 5 226V 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
SocketFCLGA1200Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-11700K and Core Ultra 5 226V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-11700K and Core Ultra 5 226V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-11700K and Core Ultra 5 226V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-11700K and Core Ultra 5 226V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth50 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 750Arc 130V
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-11700K and Core Ultra 5 226V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-11700K and Core Ultra 5 226V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200 @60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-11700K and Core Ultra 5 226V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-11700K and Core Ultra 5 226V.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes204

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.

i7-11700K 15.76
+29.8%
Ultra 5 226V 12.14

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-11700K 24573
+29.9%
Ultra 5 226V 18922

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i7-11700K 10787
+23.9%
Ultra 5 226V 8704

Blender(-)

i7-11700K 221
Ultra 5 226V 355
+60.6%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i7-11700K 1766
Ultra 5 226V 1852
+4.9%

7-Zip Single

i7-11700K 6157
+16.1%
Ultra 5 226V 5305

7-Zip

i7-11700K 57129
+72.6%
Ultra 5 226V 33099

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.76 12.14
Recency 16 March 2021 24 September 2024
Threads 16 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 17 Watt

i7-11700K has a 29.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.

Ultra 5 226V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 635.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-11700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 226V in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-11700K is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 5 226V is a notebook one.


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