Ultra 5 228V vs Ultra 5 226V

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Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 5 226V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
11.92
Core Ultra 5 228V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.55
+5.3%

Core Ultra 5 228V outperforms Core Ultra 5 226V by a small 5% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 5 226V and Core Ultra 5 228V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking653620
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Power efficiency66.3269.82
Architecture codenameLunar Lake (2024)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 5 226V and Core Ultra 5 228V 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)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.1 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate37 MHz37 MHz
L1 cache192 KB (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache2.5 MB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography3 nm3 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 5 226V and Core Ultra 5 228V 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
SocketFCBGA2833FCBGA2833
Power consumption (TDP)17 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 5 226V and Core Ultra 5 228V. 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++
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0--
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNNOpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Core Ultra 5 226V and Core Ultra 5 228V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 5 226V and Core Ultra 5 228V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 5 226V and Core Ultra 5 228V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5
Maximum memory size16 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Arc Graphics 130VIntel Arc Graphics 130V
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.85 GHz1.85 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 5 226V and Core Ultra 5 228V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 5 226V and Core Ultra 5 228V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDP3840x2400 @ 120Hz3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core Ultra 5 226V and Core Ultra 5 228V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.212.2
OpenGL4.64.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 5 226V and Core Ultra 5 228V.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes44
PCI support5.0 and 4.05.0 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.

Ultra 5 226V 11.92
Ultra 5 228V 12.55
+5.3%

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.

Ultra 5 226V 18938
Ultra 5 228V 19930
+5.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.92 12.55

Ultra 5 228V has a 5.3% higher aggregate performance score.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core Ultra 5 226V and Core Ultra 5 228V.


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