Ultra 5 238V vs i9-11900KB

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-11900KB
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.42
+2.6%
Core Ultra 5 238V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
14.05

Core i9-11900KB outperforms Core Ultra 5 238V by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-11900KB and Core Ultra 5 238V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking501525
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation17.86no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency20.9878.17
Architecture codenameTiger Lake-H (2021)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release dateMay 2021 (3 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$539no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-11900KB and Core Ultra 5 238V 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Performance-coresno data4
Low Power Efficient-coresno data4
Threads168
Base clock speed3.3 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s37 MHz
L1 cache80K (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFin3 nm
Die size190 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-11900KB and Core Ultra 5 238V 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
SocketFCBGA1787FCBGA2833
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-11900KB and Core Ultra 5 238V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+-
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Core i9-11900KB and Core Ultra 5 238V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-11900KB and Core Ultra 5 238V are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-11900KB and Core Ultra 5 238V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth51.2 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel ProcessorsIntel Arc Graphics 130V
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHz1.85 GHz
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-11900KB and Core Ultra 5 238V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported43

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-11900KB and Core Ultra 5 238V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680x4320@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-11900KB and Core Ultra 5 238V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.2
OpenGL4.64.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-11900KB and Core Ultra 5 238V.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes204
PCI supportno data5.0 and 4.0

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.42 14.05
Integrated graphics card 5.58 11.64
Threads 16 8
Chip lithography 10 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 17 Watt

i9-11900KB has a 2.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.

Ultra 5 238V, on the other hand, has 108.6% faster integrated GPU, a 233.3% more advanced lithography process, and 282.4% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-11900KB and Core Ultra 5 238V.

Note that Core i9-11900KB is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 5 238V is a notebook one.


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