Ultra 7 268V vs i7-980X EE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-980X EE
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
3.84
Core Ultra 7 268V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
8.76
+128%

Core Ultra 7 268V outperforms Core i7-980X EE by a whopping 128% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-980X EE and Core Ultra 7 268V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1469873
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency2.7948.74
Architecture codenameGulftown (2010−2011)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release dateno data24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-980X EE 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Performance-coresno data4
Low Power Efficient-coresno data4
Threads128
Base clock speedno data2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz5 GHz
Bus rate6400 MHz37 MHz
L1 cacheno data192 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm3 nm
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-980X EE 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 configurationno data1
SocketLGA-1366FCBGA2833
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-980X EE and Core Ultra 7 268V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
TSX-+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Core i7-980X EE and Core Ultra 7 268V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-980X EE and Core Ultra 7 268V are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-980X EE and Core Ultra 7 268V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5
Maximum memory sizeno data32 GB
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel Arc Graphics 140V
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data2 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-980X EE and Core Ultra 7 268V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-980X EE and Core Ultra 7 268V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-980X EE and Core Ultra 7 268V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.2
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-980X EE and Core Ultra 7 268V.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data4
PCI supportno data5.0 and 4.0

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.

i7-980X EE 3.84
Ultra 7 268V 8.76
+128%

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.

i7-980X EE 6096
Ultra 7 268V 13916
+128%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.84 8.76
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 8
Chip lithography 32 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 17 Watt

i7-980X EE has 50% more threads.

Ultra 7 268V, on the other hand, has a 128.1% higher aggregate performance score, 33.3% more physical cores, a 966.7% more advanced lithography process, and 664.7% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 268V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-980X EE in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-980X EE is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 7 268V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-980X EE and Core Ultra 7 268V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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