Ultra 7 258V vs Pentium G6950

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Aggregate performance score

Pentium G6950
2010
2 cores / 2 threads, 73 Watt
0.78
Core Ultra 7 258V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.55
+1509%

Core Ultra 7 258V outperforms Pentium G6950 by a whopping 1509% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Pentium G6950 and Core Ultra 7 258V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2639619
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.03no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency1.0169.86
Architecture codenameClarkdale (2010−2011)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date7 January 2010 (14 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$60no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Pentium G6950 and Core Ultra 7 258V 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 cores2 (Dual-core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads28
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm3 nm
Die size81 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature73 °C100 °C
Number of transistors382 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Pentium G6950 and Core Ultra 7 258V 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
SocketFCLGA1156Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)73 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium G6950 and Core Ultra 7 258V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE36 Bitno data
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Pentium G6950 and Core Ultra 7 258V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium G6950 and Core Ultra 7 258V are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium G6950 and Core Ultra 7 258V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size16.38 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth17 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HDArc 140V

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Pentium G6950 and Core Ultra 7 258V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium G6950 and Core Ultra 7 258V.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanes164

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.

Pentium G6950 0.78
Ultra 7 258V 12.55
+1509%

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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.

Pentium G6950 1238
Ultra 7 258V 19937
+1510%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.78 12.55
Recency 7 January 2010 24 September 2024
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 2 8
Chip lithography 32 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 73 Watt 17 Watt

Ultra 7 258V has a 1509% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 14 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 966.7% more advanced lithography process, and 329.4% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 258V is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium G6950 in performance tests.

Note that Pentium G6950 is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 7 258V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Pentium G6950 and Core Ultra 7 258V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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