Ultra 7 256V vs i7-8809G

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-8809G
2018
4 cores / 8 threads, 100 Watt
5.48
Core Ultra 7 256V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.39
+126%

Core Ultra 7 256V outperforms Core i7-8809G by a whopping 126% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-8809G and Core Ultra 7 256V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1161631
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency5.0967.69
Architecture codenameKaby Lake G (2018)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date7 January 2018 (6 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-8809G and Core Ultra 7 256V 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 speed3.1 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s37 MHz
Multiplier31no data
L1 cache256 KB192 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-8809G and Core Ultra 7 256V 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
SocketFCBGA2270Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)100 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-8809G and Core Ultra 7 256V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-8809G and Core Ultra 7 256V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-8809G and Core Ultra 7 256V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-8809G and Core Ultra 7 256V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 630Arc 140V
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-8809G and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-8809G and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2160 @60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2160 @60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-8809G and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.4no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-8809G and Core Ultra 7 256V.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes84

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.

i7-8809G 5.48
Ultra 7 256V 12.39
+126%

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.

i7-8809G 8549
Ultra 7 256V 19320
+126%

Blender(-)

i7-8809G 537
+65.7%
Ultra 7 256V 324

7-Zip Single

i7-8809G 4101
Ultra 7 256V 5616
+36.9%

7-Zip

i7-8809G 19347
Ultra 7 256V 35978
+86%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.48 12.39
Recency 7 January 2018 24 September 2024
Physical cores 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 17 Watt

Ultra 7 256V has a 126.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 100% more physical cores, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 488.2% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 256V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-8809G in performance tests.


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