Ultra 5 226V vs i7-14650HX

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-14650HX
2024
16 cores / 24 threads, 55 Watt
22.85
+91.7%
Core Ultra 5 226V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
11.92

Core i7-14650HX outperforms Core Ultra 5 226V by an impressive 92% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-14650HX and Core Ultra 5 226V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking231653
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesRaptor Lake-HXno data
Power efficiency39.2966.32
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-14650HX and Core Ultra 5 226V 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads248
Base clock speed2.2 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate157 MHz37 MHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm3 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-14650HX and Core Ultra 5 226V 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
SocketFCBGA1964FCBGA2833
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-14650HX and Core Ultra 5 226V. 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
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+-
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Core i7-14650HX and Core Ultra 5 226V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-14650HX and Core Ultra 5 226V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-14650HX and Core Ultra 5 226V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5
Maximum memory size192 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth89.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel ProcessorsIntel Arc Graphics 130V
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.6 GHz1.85 GHz
Execution Units16no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-14650HX and Core Ultra 5 226V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported43

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-14650HX and Core Ultra 5 226V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-14650HX and Core Ultra 5 226V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112.2
OpenGL4.64.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-14650HX and Core Ultra 5 226V.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes164
PCI supportno data5.0 and 4.0

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.

i7-14650HX 22.85
+91.7%
Ultra 5 226V 11.92

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.

i7-14650HX 36293
+91.6%
Ultra 5 226V 18938

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i7-14650HX 16810
+93.1%
Ultra 5 226V 8704

Blender(-)

i7-14650HX 141
Ultra 5 226V 355
+152%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i7-14650HX 1933
+4.4%
Ultra 5 226V 1852

7-Zip Single

i7-14650HX 6695
+26.2%
Ultra 5 226V 5305

7-Zip

i7-14650HX 93686
+183%
Ultra 5 226V 33099

WebXPRT 4 Overall

i7-14650HX 283
+13.7%
Ultra 5 226V 249

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

i7-14650HX 247
Ultra 5 226V 624
+153%

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

i7-14650HX 16010
+62.5%
Ultra 5 226V 9850

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

i7-14650HX 2761
+9.3%
Ultra 5 226V 2527

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 22.85 11.92
Integrated graphics card 5.58 11.64
Recency 8 January 2024 24 September 2024
Physical cores 16 8
Threads 24 8
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 17 Watt

i7-14650HX has a 91.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Ultra 5 226V, on the other hand, has 108.6% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 8 months, and 223.5% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-14650HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 226V in performance tests.


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