Ultra 5 236V vs i7-7600U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7600U
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.33
Core Ultra 5 236V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
13.49
+479%

Core Ultra 5 236V outperforms Core i7-7600U by a whopping 479% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7600U and Core Ultra 5 236V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1806557
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency14.6975.05
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$393no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-7600U and Core Ultra 5 236V 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)
Threads48
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/s37 MHz
Multiplier28no data
L1 cache128 KB192 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7600U and Core Ultra 5 236V 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
SocketFCBGA1356,FPBGA1356FCBGA2833
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7600U and Core Ultra 5 236V. 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++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Core i7-7600U and Core Ultra 5 236V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7600U and Core Ultra 5 236V are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7600U and Core Ultra 5 236V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 620Intel Arc Graphics 130V
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.85 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-7600U and Core Ultra 5 236V integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-7600U and Core Ultra 5 236V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-7600U and Core Ultra 5 236V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.2
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7600U and Core Ultra 5 236V.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes124
PCI supportno data5.0 and 4.0

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.33 13.49
Integrated graphics card 2.43 11.64
Recency 3 January 2017 24 September 2024
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 17 Watt

i7-7600U has 13.3% lower power consumption.

Ultra 5 236V, on the other hand, has a 479% higher aggregate performance score, 379% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 7 years, 300% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 366.7% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 5 236V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-7600U in performance tests.


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