Ultra 5 226V vs i7-4722HQ

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4722HQ
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 37 Watt
3.54
Core Ultra 5 226V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
11.99
+239%

Core Ultra 5 226V outperforms Core i7-4722HQ by a whopping 239% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4722HQ and Core Ultra 5 226V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1520641
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency9.0566.75
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date1 January 2015 (9 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4722HQ 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.4 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s37 MHz
L1 cache256 KB192 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm3 nm
Die size177 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1400 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4722HQ 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
SocketFCBGA1364Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)37 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4722HQ 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® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-4722HQ 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+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4722HQ and Core Ultra 5 226V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4722HQ and Core Ultra 5 226V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4600Arc 130V
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4722HQ and Core Ultra 5 226V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4722HQ and Core Ultra 5 226V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@30Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA2880x1800@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4722HQ and Core Ultra 5 226V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4722HQ and Core Ultra 5 226V.

PCIe version35.0
PCI Express lanes164

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.

i7-4722HQ 3.54
Ultra 5 226V 11.99
+239%

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.

i7-4722HQ 5620
Ultra 5 226V 19050
+239%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.54 11.99
Recency 1 January 2015 24 September 2024
Physical cores 4 8
Chip lithography 22 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 37 Watt 17 Watt

Ultra 5 226V has a 238.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 100% more physical cores, a 633.3% more advanced lithography process, and 117.6% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 226V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4722HQ in performance tests.


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