Ultra 5 226V vs i9-7900X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7900X
2017
10 cores / 20 threads, 140 Watt
13.25
+10.5%
Core Ultra 5 226V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
11.99

Core i9-7900X outperforms Core Ultra 5 226V by a moderate 11% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7900X and Core Ultra 5 226V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking568648
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.96no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore i9 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency8.9666.75
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$999no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-7900X 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 speed3.3 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s37 MHz
Multiplier33no data
L1 cache640 KB192 KB (per core)
L2 cache10 MB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache13.75 MB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Maximum core temperature95 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7900X 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketSocket R4Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7900X 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® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-7900X and Core Ultra 5 226V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7900X and Core Ultra 5 226V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-7900X and Core Ultra 5 226V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AArc 130V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7900X and Core Ultra 5 226V.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes444

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.

i9-7900X 13.25
+10.5%
Ultra 5 226V 11.99

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.

i9-7900X 21040
+10.5%
Ultra 5 226V 19038

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.25 11.99
Recency 30 May 2017 24 September 2024
Physical cores 10 8
Threads 20 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 17 Watt

i9-7900X has a 10.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 25% more physical cores and 150% more threads.

Ultra 5 226V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 7 years, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 723.5% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-7900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 226V in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-7900X is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 5 226V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-7900X and Core Ultra 5 226V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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