Ultra 7 268V vs i7-5950HQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-5950HQ
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 47 Watt
4.91
Core Ultra 7 268V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
8.76
+78.4%

Core Ultra 7 268V outperforms Core i7-5950HQ by an impressive 78% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-5950HQ and Core Ultra 7 268V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1244873
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.49no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency9.8948.77
Architecture codenameBroadwell-H (2015)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date2 June 2015 (9 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$623no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-5950HQ 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.9 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate5 GT/s37 MHz
Multiplier29no data
L1 cache64K (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Die size182 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)105 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-5950HQ 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1364FCBGA2833
Power consumption (TDP)47 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-5950HQ and Core Ultra 7 268V. 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++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+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 i7-5950HQ and Core Ultra 7 268V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-5950HQ and Core Ultra 7 268V are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-5950HQ and Core Ultra 7 268V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
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
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Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200Intel Arc Graphics 140V
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz2 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-5950HQ and Core Ultra 7 268V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-5950HQ and Core Ultra 7 268V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.42560x1600@60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-5950HQ and Core Ultra 7 268V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1212.2
OpenGL4.34.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-5950HQ and Core Ultra 7 268V.

PCIe version3.05.0
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.

i7-5950HQ 4.91
Ultra 7 268V 8.76
+78.4%

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.

i7-5950HQ 7807
Ultra 7 268V 13916
+78.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.91 8.76
Integrated graphics card 3.95 13.29
Recency 2 June 2015 24 September 2024
Physical cores 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 47 Watt 17 Watt

Ultra 7 268V has a 78.4% higher aggregate performance score, 236.5% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 9 years, 100% more physical cores, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 176.5% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 268V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-5950HQ in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-5950HQ is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 7 268V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-5950HQ and Core Ultra 7 268V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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