i5-14500HX vs Ultra 7 164U

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Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 7 164U
2023
12 cores / 14 threads, 9 Watt
9.77
Core i5-14500HX
2024
14 cores / 20 threads, 55 Watt
18.51
+89.5%

i5-14500HX outperforms Ultra 7 164U by an impressive 89% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 7 164U and Core i5-14500HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking764315
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Meteor Lake-URaptor Lake-HX
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake-U (2023)Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)
Release date14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 7 164U and Core i5-14500HX 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads1420
Base clock speed1.1 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4.9 GHz
L1 cache112 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB24 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 4 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature110 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 7 164U and Core i5-14500HX 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
SocketFCBGA2551FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)9 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 7 164U and Core i5-14500HX. 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++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
StatusLaunchedLaunched
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 7 164U and Core i5-14500HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 7 164U and Core i5-14500HX are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 7 164U and Core i5-14500HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidthno data89.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.8 GHz1.55 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 7 164U and Core i5-14500HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 7 164U and Core i5-14500HX 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 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2400 @ 120Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core Ultra 7 164U and Core i5-14500HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.212.1
OpenGL4.64.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 7 164U and Core i5-14500HX.

PCIe version4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes816
PCI support4.0 and 3.0no data

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 7 164U 9.77
i5-14500HX 18.51
+89.5%

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 7 164U 15106
i5-14500HX 28625
+89.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.77 18.51
Physical cores 12 14
Threads 14 20
Power consumption (TDP) 9 Watt 55 Watt

Ultra 7 164U has 511.1% lower power consumption.

i5-14500HX, on the other hand, has a 89.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 16.7% more physical cores and 42.9% more threads.

The Core i5-14500HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 7 164U in performance tests.


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