Ultra 7 258V vs i7-4820K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4820K
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 130 Watt
4.08
Core Ultra 7 258V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.45
+205%

Core Ultra 7 258V outperforms Core i7-4820K by a whopping 205% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4820K and Core Ultra 7 258V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1398614
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.50no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency2.9769.31
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge-E (2013)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date1 September 2013 (11 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$399no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-4820K and Core Ultra 7 258V 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s37 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache10 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm3 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature67 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1,860 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4820K and Core Ultra 7 258V 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
SocketFCLGA2011Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4820K and Core Ultra 7 258V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data

Security technologies

Core i7-4820K and Core Ultra 7 258V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4820K and Core Ultra 7 258V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4820K and Core Ultra 7 258V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth59.7 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataArc 140V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4820K and Core Ultra 7 258V.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes404

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.

i7-4820K 4.08
Ultra 7 258V 12.45
+205%

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.

i7-4820K 6475
Ultra 7 258V 19773
+205%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.08 12.45
Recency 1 September 2013 24 September 2024
Physical cores 4 8
Chip lithography 22 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 17 Watt

Ultra 7 258V has a 205.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 100% more physical cores, a 633.3% more advanced lithography process, and 664.7% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 258V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4820K in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-4820K is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 7 258V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-4820K and Core Ultra 7 258V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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