Ultra 7 256V vs i7-2710QE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2710QE
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
2.56
Core Ultra 7 256V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.21
+377%

Core Ultra 7 256V outperforms Core i7-2710QE by a whopping 377% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2710QE and Core Ultra 7 256V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1736631
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency5.3667.69
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date3 January 2011 (13 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-2710QE 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.1 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/s37 MHz
Multiplier21no data
L1 cache256 KB192 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm3 nm
Die size216 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1160 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2710QE 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCPGA988Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2710QE and Core Ultra 7 256V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXno 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+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-2710QE and Core Ultra 7 256V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2710QE and Core Ultra 7 256V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2710QE and Core Ultra 7 256V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600DDR5
Maximum memory size16.6 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.598 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000Arc 140V
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2710QE and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2710QE and Core Ultra 7 256V.

PCIe version2.05.0
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.

i7-2710QE 2.56
Ultra 7 256V 12.21
+377%

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.

i7-2710QE 4044
Ultra 7 256V 19320
+378%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.56 12.21
Recency 3 January 2011 24 September 2024
Physical cores 4 8
Chip lithography 32 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 17 Watt

Ultra 7 256V has a 377% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 13 years, 100% more physical cores, a 966.7% more advanced lithography process, and 164.7% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 256V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2710QE in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2710QE and Core Ultra 7 256V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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