Ultra 5 226V vs i7-950

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-950
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 130 Watt
2.10
Core Ultra 5 226V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.36
+489%

Core Ultra 5 226V outperforms Core i7-950 by a whopping 489% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-950 and Core Ultra 5 226V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1905643
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.14no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency1.4766.30
Architecture codenameBloomfield (2008−2010)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date2 June 2009 (15 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$290no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-950 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 speed3.06 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.33 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHz37 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm3 nm
Die size263 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature68 °C100 °C
Number of transistors731 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-950 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
SocketFCLGA1366Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-950 and Core Ultra 5 226V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2no data
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE36 Bitno data

Security technologies

Core i7-950 and Core Ultra 5 226V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-950 and Core Ultra 5 226V are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-950 and Core Ultra 5 226V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size24 GBno data
Max memory channels3no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AArc 130V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-950 and Core Ultra 5 226V.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data4

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.

i7-950 2.10
Ultra 5 226V 12.36
+489%

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.

i7-950 3215
Ultra 5 226V 18922
+489%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.10 12.36
Recency 2 June 2009 24 September 2024
Physical cores 4 8
Chip lithography 45 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 17 Watt

Ultra 5 226V has a 488.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 15 years, 100% more physical cores, a 1400% more advanced lithography process, and 664.7% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 226V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-950 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-950 is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 5 226V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-950 and Core Ultra 5 226V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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