Ultra 7 268V vs i7-3517U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3517U
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
1.31
Core Ultra 7 268V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
8.76
+569%

Core Ultra 7 268V outperforms Core i7-3517U by a whopping 569% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3517U and Core Ultra 7 268V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2275873
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency7.2948.77
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date3 June 2012 (12 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3517U 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 cores2 (Dual-core)8 (Octa-Core)
Performance-coresno data4
Low Power Efficient-coresno data4
Threads48
Base clock speed1.9 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s37 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm3 nm
Die size118 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3517U 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 configuration11
SocketFCBGA1023FCBGA2833
Power consumption (TDP)17 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3517U and Core Ultra 7 268V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Core i7-3517U and Core Ultra 7 268V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3517U and Core Ultra 7 268V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3517U and Core Ultra 7 268V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 4000Intel Arc Graphics 140V
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz2 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3517U and Core Ultra 7 268V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-3517U and Core Ultra 7 268V 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 i7-3517U and Core Ultra 7 268V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.2
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3517U and Core Ultra 7 268V.

PCIe version2.05.0
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.

i7-3517U 1.31
Ultra 7 268V 8.76
+569%

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.

i7-3517U 2081
Ultra 7 268V 13916
+569%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.31 8.76
Integrated graphics card 1.18 13.27
Recency 3 June 2012 24 September 2024
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 22 nm 3 nm

Ultra 7 268V has a 568.7% higher aggregate performance score, 1024.6% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 12 years, 300% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 633.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 7 268V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3517U in performance tests.


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