Ultra 7 258V vs i9-10900E

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10900E
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 65 Watt
12.26
Core Ultra 7 258V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.60
+2.8%

Core Ultra 7 258V outperforms Core i9-10900E by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10900E and Core Ultra 7 258V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking632615
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation12.74no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency17.7669.78
Architecture codenameComet Lake (2020)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date30 April 2020 (4 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$488no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-10900E and Core Ultra 7 258V 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads208
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Die size206 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10900E and Core Ultra 7 258V 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
Socket1200Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10900E and Core Ultra 7 258V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX++

Security technologies

Core i9-10900E and Core Ultra 7 258V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10900E and Core Ultra 7 258V are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10900E and Core Ultra 7 258V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630Arc 140V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10900E and Core Ultra 7 258V.

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.

i9-10900E 12.26
Ultra 7 258V 12.60
+2.8%

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.

i9-10900E 19469
Ultra 7 258V 20022
+2.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.26 12.60
Recency 30 April 2020 24 September 2024
Physical cores 10 8
Threads 20 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 17 Watt

i9-10900E has 25% more physical cores and 150% more threads.

Ultra 7 258V, on the other hand, has a 2.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 282.4% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-10900E and Core Ultra 7 258V.

Note that Core i9-10900E is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 7 258V is a notebook one.


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