Xeon E-2488 vs Ultra 7 165U

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Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 7 165U
2023
12 cores / 14 threads, 15 Watt
11.44

Xeon E-2488 outperforms Core Ultra 7 165U by an impressive 66% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 7 165U and Xeon E-2488 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking696320
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data74.70
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Meteor Lake-Uno data
Power efficiency69.5418.23
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake-P (2023)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$448$606

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 7 165U and Xeon E-2488 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1416
Base clock speed1.7 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz5.6 GHz
Bus rateno data16 GT/s
L1 cache112 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 4 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature110 °C100 °C
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 7 165U and Xeon E-2488 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
SocketFCBGA2049FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 7 165U and Xeon E-2488. 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++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-+
Deep Learning Boost+-
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 7 165U and Xeon E-2488 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 7 165U and Xeon E-2488 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 7 165U and Xeon E-2488. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size96 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® GraphicsN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency2 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 7 165U and Xeon E-2488 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 7 165U and Xeon E-2488 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)no data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2400 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core Ultra 7 165U and Xeon E-2488 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.2no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 7 165U and Xeon E-2488.

PCIe version4.05
PCI Express lanes1216
PCI support4.0no 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 165U 11.44
Xeon E-2488 18.99
+66%

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 165U 17502
Xeon E-2488 29060
+66%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.44 18.99
Physical cores 12 8
Threads 14 16
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 95 Watt

Ultra 7 165U has 50% more physical cores, and 533.3% lower power consumption.

Xeon E-2488, on the other hand, has a 66% higher aggregate performance score, and 14.3% more threads.

The Xeon E-2488 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 7 165U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core Ultra 7 165U is a notebook processor while Xeon E-2488 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Ultra 7 165U and Xeon E-2488, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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