Ultra 7 256V vs Ryzen 5 4600GE

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 4600GE
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 35 Watt
9.96
Core Ultra 7 256V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.16
+22.1%

Core Ultra 7 256V outperforms Ryzen 5 4600GE by a significant 22% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 4600GE and Core Ultra 7 256V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking772631
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 5no data
Power efficiency26.9367.69
Architecture codenameRenoir (2020−2023)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date21 July 2020 (4 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 4600GE and Core Ultra 7 256V 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 speed3.3 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
Multiplier33no data
L1 cache64K (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm3 nm
Die size156 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors9800 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 4600GE and Core Ultra 7 256V 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
SocketAM4Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 4600GE and Core Ultra 7 256V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Ryzen 5 4600GE and Core Ultra 7 256V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 4600GE and Core Ultra 7 256V are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 4600GE and Core Ultra 7 256V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon Vega 7Arc 140V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 4600GE and Core Ultra 7 256V.

PCIe version4.05.0
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.

Ryzen 5 4600GE 9.96
Ultra 7 256V 12.16
+22.1%

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.

Ryzen 5 4600GE 15816
Ultra 7 256V 19320
+22.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.96 12.16
Recency 21 July 2020 24 September 2024
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 8
Chip lithography 7 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 17 Watt

Ryzen 5 4600GE has 50% more threads.

Ultra 7 256V, on the other hand, has a 22.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 33.3% more physical cores, a 133.3% more advanced lithography process, and 105.9% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 256V is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 4600GE in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 5 4600GE is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 7 256V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 5 4600GE and Core Ultra 7 256V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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