Ultra 5 228V vs i9-7980XE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7980XE
2017
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
18.90
+50.6%
Core Ultra 5 228V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.55

Core i9-7980XE outperforms Core Ultra 5 228V by an impressive 51% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7980XE and Core Ultra 5 228V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking316620
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.98no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency10.8469.86
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)$1,999no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-7980XE and Core Ultra 5 228V 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 cores18 (Octadeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads368
Base clock speed2.6 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s37 MHz
L1 cache1.125 MB192 KB (per core)
L2 cache18 MB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache24.75 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Die size484 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature94 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7980XE and Core Ultra 5 228V 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
SocketFCLGA2066FCBGA2833
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core Ultra 5 228V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+-
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Core i9-7980XE and Core Ultra 5 228V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core Ultra 5 228V are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core Ultra 5 228V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB32 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel Arc Graphics 130V
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.85 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-7980XE and Core Ultra 5 228V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core Ultra 5 228V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core Ultra 5 228V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.2
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core Ultra 5 228V.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes444
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.

i9-7980XE 18.90
+50.6%
Ultra 5 228V 12.55

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.

i9-7980XE 30021
+50.6%
Ultra 5 228V 19930

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.90 12.55
Recency 30 May 2017 24 September 2024
Physical cores 18 8
Threads 36 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 17 Watt

i9-7980XE has a 50.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 125% more physical cores and 350% more threads.

Ultra 5 228V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 7 years, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 870.6% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-7980XE is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 228V in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-7980XE is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 5 228V is a notebook one.


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