Ultra 5 238V vs i7-10700F

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-10700F
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
10.21
Core Ultra 5 238V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
13.91
+36.2%

Core Ultra 5 238V outperforms Core i7-10700F by a substantial 36% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-10700F and Core Ultra 5 238V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking760526
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency7.7877.98
Architecture codenameComet Lake (2020)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date30 April 2020 (4 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-10700F 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Performance-coresno data4
Low Power Efficient-coresno data4
Threads168
Base clock speed2.9 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s37 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-10700F 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
SocketFCLGA1200FCBGA2833
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-10700F 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++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+-
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Core i7-10700F and Core Ultra 5 238V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-10700F 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 i7-10700F and Core Ultra 5 238V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel Arc Graphics 130V
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.85 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-10700F and Core Ultra 5 238V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-10700F and Core Ultra 5 238V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-10700F and Core Ultra 5 238V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.2
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-10700F and Core Ultra 5 238V.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes164
PCI supportno data5.0 and 4.0

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.21 13.91
Recency 30 April 2020 24 September 2024
Threads 16 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 17 Watt

i7-10700F has 100% more threads.

Ultra 5 238V, on the other hand, has a 36.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 282.4% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 238V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-10700F in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-10700F is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 5 238V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-10700F and Core Ultra 5 238V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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