Ultra 7 164U vs i5-1235U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-1235U
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
8.41
Core Ultra 7 164U
2023
12 cores / 14 threads, 9 Watt
9.19
+9.3%

Core Ultra 7 164U outperforms Core i5-1235U by a small 9% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-1235U and Core Ultra 7 164U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking908837
Place by popularity18not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-MIntel Meteor Lake-U
Power efficiency53.0696.64
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-U (2022)Meteor Lake-U (2023)
Release date23 February 2022 (2 years ago)14 December 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$448

Detailed specifications

Core i5-1235U and Core Ultra 7 164U 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads1214
Base clock speed1.3 GHz1.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.8 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 4 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C110 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-1235U and Core Ultra 7 164U 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
SocketFCBGA1744FCBGA2551
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt9 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-1235U and Core Ultra 7 164U. 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++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT

Security technologies

Core i5-1235U and Core Ultra 7 164U 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 i5-1235U and Core Ultra 7 164U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-1235U and Core Ultra 7 164U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligibleIntel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.8 GHz
Execution Units80no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-1235U and Core Ultra 7 164U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported43

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-1235U and Core Ultra 7 164U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-1235U and Core Ultra 7 164U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112.2
OpenGL4.64.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-1235U and Core Ultra 7 164U.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes208
PCI supportno data4.0 and 3.0

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.

i5-1235U 8.41
Ultra 7 164U 9.19
+9.3%

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.

i5-1235U 13352
Ultra 7 164U 14598
+9.3%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i5-1235U 1094
Ultra 7 164U 1304
+19.3%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i5-1235U 218
Ultra 7 164U 225
+3.4%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i5-1235U 6085
Ultra 7 164U 7503
+23.3%

Blender(-)

i5-1235U 470
+19%
Ultra 7 164U 395

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i5-1235U 1592
+4.6%
Ultra 7 164U 1522

7-Zip Single

i5-1235U 5138
+11.2%
Ultra 7 164U 4619

7-Zip

i5-1235U 30362
+3.4%
Ultra 7 164U 29361

WebXPRT 3

i5-1235U 251
+6.4%
Ultra 7 164U 236

CrossMark Overall

i5-1235U 1431
+6.9%
Ultra 7 164U 1338

WebXPRT 4 Overall

i5-1235U 226
+1.3%
Ultra 7 164U 223

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

i5-1235U 872
+13.2%
Ultra 7 164U 770

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

i5-1235U 6875
Ultra 7 164U 8411
+22.4%

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

i5-1235U 2095
Ultra 7 164U 2136
+2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.41 9.19
Recency 23 February 2022 14 December 2023
Physical cores 10 12
Threads 12 14
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 9 Watt

Ultra 7 164U has a 9.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 20% more physical cores and 16.7% more threads, and 66.7% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-1235U and Core Ultra 7 164U.


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