Ultra 5 236V vs i9-9990XE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9990XE
2019
14 cores / 28 threads, 255 Watt
18.99
+40.8%
Core Ultra 5 236V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
13.49

Core i9-9990XE outperforms Core Ultra 5 236V by a considerable 41% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9990XE and Core Ultra 5 236V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking311557
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.94no data
Market segmentWorkstationLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency7.0575.10
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date3 January 2019 (5 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$2,800no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-9990XE and Core Ultra 5 236V 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads288
Base clock speed4 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s37 MHz
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache896 KB192 KB (per core)
L2 cache14 MB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache19.25 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9990XE and Core Ultra 5 236V 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
Socket2066Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)255 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9990XE and Core Ultra 5 236V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX++

Security technologies

Core i9-9990XE and Core Ultra 5 236V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9990XE and Core Ultra 5 236V are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9990XE and Core Ultra 5 236V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR5
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 i9-9990XE and Core Ultra 5 236V.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes444

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.99 13.49
Recency 3 January 2019 24 September 2024
Physical cores 14 8
Threads 28 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 255 Watt 17 Watt

i9-9990XE has a 40.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 75% more physical cores and 250% more threads.

Ultra 5 236V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 years, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 1400% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-9990XE is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 236V in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i9-9990XE is a server/workstation processor while Core Ultra 5 236V is a notebook one.


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