Ultra 5 236V vs i7-820QM

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-820QM
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
1.12
Core Ultra 5 236V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
13.54
+1109%

Core Ultra 5 236V outperforms Core i7-820QM by a whopping 1109% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-820QM and Core Ultra 5 236V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2404555
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency2.3474.98
Architecture codenameClarksfield (2009−2010)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date24 June 2009 (15 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$546no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-820QM 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed1.73 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.06 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 1.0no data
Bus rate2.5 GT/s37 MHz
Multiplier13no data
L1 cache256 KB192 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm3 nm
Die size296 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistors774 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-820QM 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
SocketFCPGA988,PGA988Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-820QM and Core Ultra 5 236V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2no data
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
PAE36 Bitno data

Security technologies

Core i7-820QM and Core Ultra 5 236V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-820QM and Core Ultra 5 236V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-820QM and Core Ultra 5 236V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333DDR5
Maximum memory size8 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardNoneArc 130V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-820QM and Core Ultra 5 236V.

PCIe version25.0
PCI Express lanes164

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.12 13.54
Recency 24 June 2009 24 September 2024
Physical cores 4 8
Chip lithography 45 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 17 Watt

Ultra 5 236V has a 1108.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 15 years, 100% more physical cores, a 1400% more advanced lithography process, and 164.7% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 236V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-820QM in performance tests.


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