Ultra 7 268V vs i7-3910K
Primary details
Comparing Core i7-3910K and Core Ultra 7 268V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | not rated | 462 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Power efficiency | no data | 84.00 |
| Architecture codename | Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) | Lunar Lake (2024) |
| Release date | 24 July 2013 (11 years ago) | 24 September 2024 (less than a year ago) |
Detailed specifications
Core i7-3910K and Core Ultra 7 268V 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 | 6 (Hexa-Core) | 8 (Octa-Core) |
| Threads | 12 | 8 |
| Base clock speed | 3 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.6 GHz | 5 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 | 12 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 3 nm |
| Die size | 435 mm2 | no data |
| Maximum core temperature | no data | 100 °C |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 67 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 2,270 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Core i7-3910K and Core Ultra 7 268V 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 | 2011 | Intel BGA 2833 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 130 Watt | 17 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3910K and Core Ultra 7 268V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | + | no data |
| TSX | - | + |
Security technologies
Core i7-3910K and Core Ultra 7 268V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3910K and Core Ultra 7 268V are enumerated here.
| VT-d | + | + |
| VT-x | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3910K and Core Ultra 7 268V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR5 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Arc 140V |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3910K and Core Ultra 7 268V.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 4 |
Pros & cons summary
| Recency | 24 July 2013 | 24 September 2024 |
| Physical cores | 6 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 8 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 3 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 130 Watt | 17 Watt |
i7-3910K has 50% more threads.
Ultra 7 268V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 11 years, 33.3% more physical cores, a 966.7% more advanced lithography process, and 664.7% lower power consumption.
We couldn't decide between Core i7-3910K and Core Ultra 7 268V. We've got no test results to judge.
Note that Core i7-3910K is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 7 268V is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3910K and Core Ultra 7 268V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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