Ultra 7 268V vs i5-12490F

Place in the ranking	593	460
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Market segment	Desktop processor	Laptop
Power efficiency	18.64	84.00
Architecture codename	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date	2022 (2 years ago)	24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-12490F and Core Ultra 7 268V 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 cores	6 (Hexa-Core)	8 (Octa-Core)
Threads	12	8
Base clock speed	3 GHz	2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed	4.6 GHz	5 GHz
Bus rate	no data	37 MHz
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)	192 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1.25 MB (per core)	2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache	20 MB (shared)	12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography	10 nm	3 nm
Die size	163 mm²	no data
Maximum core temperature	no data	100 °C
64 bit support	+	+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-12490F and Core Ultra 7 268V 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 configuration	1	1
Socket	1700	Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)	65 Watt	17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-12490F and Core Ultra 7 268V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI	+	+
AVX	+	+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)	+	+
TSX	+	+

Security technologies

Core i5-12490F and Core Ultra 7 268V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-12490F and Core Ultra 7 268V are enumerated here.

VT-d	+	+
VT-x	+	+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-12490F and Core Ultra 7 268V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types

DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel

DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card

N/A

Arc 140V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-12490F and Core Ultra 7 268V.

PCIe version	5.0	5.0
PCI Express lanes	20	4

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score	12.80	15.09
Physical cores	6	8
Threads	12	8
Chip lithography	10 nm	3 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	65 Watt	17 Watt

i5-12490F has 50% more threads.

Ultra 7 268V, on the other hand, has a 17.9% higher aggregate performance score, 33.3% more physical cores, a 233.3% more advanced lithography process, and 282.4% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 268V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-12490F in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-12490F is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 7 268V is a notebook one.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-12490F and Core Ultra 7 268V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.