Ultra 5 226V vs i9-10910

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10910
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
13.50
+13.3%
Core Ultra 5 226V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
11.92

Core i9-10910 outperforms Core Ultra 5 226V by a moderate 13% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10910 and Core Ultra 5 226V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking556653
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation14.57no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesComet Lakeno data
Power efficiency10.2166.32
Architecture codenameComet Lake-S (2020)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date20 May 2020 (4 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$488no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-10910 and Core Ultra 5 226V 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads208
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s37 MHz
L1 cache640 KB192 KB (per core)
L2 cache2.5 MB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache20 MB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10910 and Core Ultra 5 226V 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
SocketFCLGA1200FCBGA2833
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10910 and Core Ultra 5 226V. 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 Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0--
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Core i9-10910 and Core Ultra 5 226V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10910 and Core Ultra 5 226V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10910 and Core Ultra 5 226V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2933DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel Arc Graphics 130V
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.85 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-10910 and Core Ultra 5 226V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-10910 and Core Ultra 5 226V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160@30Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-10910 and Core Ultra 5 226V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.2
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10910 and Core Ultra 5 226V.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes164
PCI supportno data5.0 and 4.0

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.

i9-10910 13.50
+13.3%
Ultra 5 226V 11.92

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.

i9-10910 21438
+13.2%
Ultra 5 226V 18938

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i9-10910 10244
+17.7%
Ultra 5 226V 8704

Blender(-)

i9-10910 208
Ultra 5 226V 355
+70.7%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i9-10910 1381
Ultra 5 226V 1852
+34.1%

7-Zip Single

i9-10910 5690
+7.3%
Ultra 5 226V 5305

7-Zip

i9-10910 60747
+83.5%
Ultra 5 226V 33099

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.50 11.92
Integrated graphics card 3.09 11.64
Recency 20 May 2020 24 September 2024
Physical cores 10 8
Threads 20 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 17 Watt

i9-10910 has a 13.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 25% more physical cores and 150% more threads.

Ultra 5 226V, on the other hand, has 276.7% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 4 years, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 635.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-10910 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 226V in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-10910 is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 5 226V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-10910 and Core Ultra 5 226V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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