Ultra 5 228V vs i9-9960X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9960X
2018
16 cores / 32 threads, 165 Watt
19.05
+51.8%
Core Ultra 5 228V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.55

Core i9-9960X outperforms Core Ultra 5 228V by an impressive 52% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9960X and Core Ultra 5 228V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking310620
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.92no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency10.9369.86
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date8 October 2018 (6 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,684no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-9960X 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads328
Base clock speed3.1 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s37 MHz
Multiplier31no data
L1 cache1 MB192 KB (per core)
L2 cache16 MB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache22 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Die size484 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature85 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9960X 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
SocketFCLGA2066Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9960X 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-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-9960X and Core Ultra 5 228V 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 i9-9960X and Core Ultra 5 228V are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9960X and Core Ultra 5 228V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR5
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 i9-9960X and Core Ultra 5 228V.

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.

i9-9960X 19.05
+51.8%
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.

i9-9960X 30254
+51.8%
Ultra 5 228V 19930

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.05 12.55
Recency 8 October 2018 24 September 2024
Physical cores 16 8
Threads 32 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 17 Watt

i9-9960X has a 51.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

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

The Core i9-9960X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 228V in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-9960X is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 5 228V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-9960X and Core Ultra 5 228V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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