Ultra 9 288V vs i7-8670

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-8670 and Core Ultra 9 288V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

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Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiencyno data38.80
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date1 January 2018 (6 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-8670 and Core Ultra 9 288V 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed3.1 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s37 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Die size149 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-8670 and Core Ultra 9 288V 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
Socket1151Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt30 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-8670 and Core Ultra 9 288V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i7-8670 and Core Ultra 9 288V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-8670 and Core Ultra 9 288V are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-8670 and Core Ultra 9 288V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelDDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630Arc 140V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-8670 and Core Ultra 9 288V.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data4

Pros & cons summary


Recency 1 January 2018 24 September 2024
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 30 Watt

i7-8670 has 50% more threads.

Ultra 9 288V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 years, 33.3% more physical cores, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 116.7% lower power consumption.

We couldn't decide between Core i7-8670 and Core Ultra 9 288V. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that Core i7-8670 is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 9 288V is a notebook one.


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