Ultra 7 256V vs i7-14700K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-14700K
2023
20 cores / 28 threads, 125 Watt
33.52
+176%
Core Ultra 7 256V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.16

Core i7-14700K outperforms Core Ultra 7 256V by a whopping 176% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-14700K and Core Ultra 7 256V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking115631
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation94.90no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency25.3867.69
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-R (2023−2024)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date17 October 2023 (1 year ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$319no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-14700K and Core Ultra 7 256V 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 cores20 (Icosa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads288
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.6 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache33 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm3 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-14700K and Core Ultra 7 256V 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
SocketFCLGA1700Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-14700K and Core Ultra 7 256V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-14700K and Core Ultra 7 256V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-14700K and Core Ultra 7 256V are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-14700K and Core Ultra 7 256V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5
Maximum memory size192 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth89.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770Arc 140V
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.6 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-14700K and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-14700K and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-14700K and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-14700K and Core Ultra 7 256V.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes164

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.

i7-14700K 33.52
+176%
Ultra 7 256V 12.16

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.

i7-14700K 53249
+176%
Ultra 7 256V 19320

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i7-14700K 21565
+124%
Ultra 7 256V 9618

Blender(-)

i7-14700K 100
Ultra 7 256V 324
+224%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i7-14700K 2107
+6.8%
Ultra 7 256V 1972

7-Zip Single

i7-14700K 7196
+28.1%
Ultra 7 256V 5616

7-Zip

i7-14700K 126436
+251%
Ultra 7 256V 35978

WebXPRT 3

i7-14700K 325
+6.2%
Ultra 7 256V 306

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 33.52 12.16
Recency 17 October 2023 24 September 2024
Physical cores 20 8
Threads 28 8
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 17 Watt

i7-14700K has a 175.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 150% more physical cores and 250% more threads.

Ultra 7 256V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 11 months, and 635.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-14700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 7 256V in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-14700K is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 7 256V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-14700K and Core Ultra 7 256V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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