Ultra 9 288V vs i7-8700B

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-8700B
2018
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
7.47
Core Ultra 9 288V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 30 Watt
12.30
+64.7%

Core Ultra 9 288V outperforms Core i7-8700B by an impressive 65% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-8700B and Core Ultra 9 288V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking965619
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.44no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency10.8838.80
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date3 April 2018 (6 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$303no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-8700B and Core Ultra 9 288V 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s37 MHz
Multiplier32no data
L1 cache64K (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Die size154 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-8700B and Core Ultra 9 288V 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
SocketFCBGA1440Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt30 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-8700B and Core Ultra 9 288V. 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)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-

Security technologies

Core i7-8700B and Core Ultra 9 288V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-8700B and Core Ultra 9 288V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-8700B and Core Ultra 9 288V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630Arc 140V
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-8700B and Core Ultra 9 288V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-8700B and Core Ultra 9 288V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-8700B and Core Ultra 9 288V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-8700B and Core Ultra 9 288V.

PCIe version3.05.0
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.

i7-8700B 7.47
Ultra 9 288V 12.30
+64.7%

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.

i7-8700B 11862
Ultra 9 288V 19542
+64.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 7.47 12.30
Recency 3 April 2018 24 September 2024
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 30 Watt

i7-8700B has 50% more threads.

Ultra 9 288V, on the other hand, has a 64.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 33.3% more physical cores, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 116.7% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 9 288V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-8700B in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-8700B is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 9 288V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-8700B and Core Ultra 9 288V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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