Ultra 5 238V vs Ryzen 7 8700G

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 8700G
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
20.00
+42.5%
Core Ultra 5 238V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
14.04

Ryzen 7 8700G outperforms Core Ultra 5 238V by a considerable 42% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 8700G and Core Ultra 5 238V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking284526
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation47.24no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency29.1278.16
Architecture codenamePhoenix (2023−2024)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$329no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 8700G 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)
Threads168
Base clock speed4.2 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography4 nm3 nm
Die size178 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature95 °C100 °C
Number of transistors25,000 millionno data
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 8700G 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
SocketAM5Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 8700G and Core Ultra 5 238V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, NX-Bit, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XDNA2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen 7 8700G and Core Ultra 5 238V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 7 8700G and Core Ultra 5 238V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 8700G and Core Ultra 5 238V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon 780MArc 130V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 8700G and Core Ultra 5 238V.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes204

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 7 8700G 20.00
+42.5%
Ultra 5 238V 14.04

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

Ryzen 7 8700G 13741
+33%
Ultra 5 238V 10332

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.00 14.04
Recency 8 January 2024 24 September 2024
Threads 16 8
Chip lithography 4 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 17 Watt

Ryzen 7 8700G has a 42.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.

Ultra 5 238V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 8 months, a 33.3% more advanced lithography process, and 282.4% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 8700G is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 238V in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 7 8700G is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 5 238V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 7 8700G and Core Ultra 5 238V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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