Ultra 5 238V vs i7-13700KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-13700KF
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
29.29
+105%
Core Ultra 5 238V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
14.29

Core i7-13700KF outperforms Core Ultra 5 238V by a whopping 105% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-13700KF and Core Ultra 5 238V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking148508
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation68.46no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency10.9079.13
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake, Raptor Cove, Gracemont (2022)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$384no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-13700KF 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads248
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rate4 × 16 GT/s37 MHz
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache80K (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm3 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
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 i7-13700KF 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
SocketFCLGA1700Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)125 W, 253 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-13700KF 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++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-13700KF and Core Ultra 5 238V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-13700KF 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 i7-13700KF and Core Ultra 5 238V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5600, DDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size192 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth89.604 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataArc 130V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-13700KF and Core Ultra 5 238V.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes204

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 29.29 14.29
Recency 27 September 2022 24 September 2024
Physical cores 16 8
Threads 24 8
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 17 Watt

i7-13700KF has a 105% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Ultra 5 238V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 635.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-13700KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 238V in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-13700KF is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 5 238V is a notebook one.


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