Ultra 5 238V vs i5-1245U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-1245U
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
8.43
Core Ultra 5 238V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
14.05
+66.7%

Core Ultra 5 238V outperforms Core i5-1245U by an impressive 67% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-1245U and Core Ultra 5 238V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking906525
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-Mno data
Power efficiency53.1578.17
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-U (2022)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date23 February 2022 (2 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-1245U 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed1.6 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache80K (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm3 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-1245U 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
SocketFCBGA1744FCBGA2833
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-1245U and Core Ultra 5 238V. 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++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Core i5-1245U and Core Ultra 5 238V 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 i5-1245U and Core Ultra 5 238V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-1245U and Core Ultra 5 238V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligibleIntel Arc Graphics 130V
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.85 GHz
Execution Units80no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-1245U and Core Ultra 5 238V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported43

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-1245U and Core Ultra 5 238V 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 i5-1245U and Core Ultra 5 238V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112.2
OpenGL4.64.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-1245U and Core Ultra 5 238V.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes204
PCI supportno data5.0 and 4.0

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.43 14.05
Recency 23 February 2022 24 September 2024
Physical cores 10 8
Threads 12 8
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 17 Watt

i5-1245U has 25% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and 13.3% lower power consumption.

Ultra 5 238V, on the other hand, has a 66.7% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 2 years.

The Core Ultra 5 238V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-1245U in performance tests.


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