Ultra 7 268V vs i7-8665UE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-8665UE
2018
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
3.25
Core Ultra 7 268V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
8.76
+170%

Core Ultra 7 268V outperforms Core i7-8665UE by a whopping 170% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-8665UE and Core Ultra 7 268V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1601873
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Power efficiency20.5048.77
Architecture codenameWhiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date1 October 2018 (6 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$409no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-8665UE 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 speed1.7 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz5 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-8665UE 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
SocketIntel BGA 1528Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-8665UE and Core Ultra 7 268V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX++

Security technologies

Core i7-8665UE and Core Ultra 7 268V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-8665UE and Core Ultra 7 268V are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-8665UE and Core Ultra 7 268V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 620Arc 140V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-8665UE and Core Ultra 7 268V.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes164

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.

i7-8665UE 3.25
Ultra 7 268V 8.76
+170%

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.

i7-8665UE 5170
Ultra 7 268V 13916
+169%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.25 8.76
Recency 1 October 2018 24 September 2024
Physical cores 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 17 Watt

i7-8665UE has 13.3% lower power consumption.

Ultra 7 268V, on the other hand, has a 169.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 100% more physical cores, and a 366.7% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 7 268V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-8665UE in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-8665UE and Core Ultra 7 268V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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