CPU Comparison: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs Intel Core i5-11500H @ 2.90GHz

Key Findings

  • All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i5-11500H @ 2.90GHz shows superior performance with a 6.3% advantage
  • The Intel Core i5-11500H @ 2.90GHz has the highest core count with 6 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core Ultra 7 164U

Laptop
Release Date
Q2 2024
Market Position
890th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs455th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs201st fastest in
1434 Laptop CPUs

Intel Core i5-11500H @ 2.90GHz

Laptop
Release Date
Q2 2021
Market Position
855th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs494th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs188th fastest in
1434 Laptop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

164U
3,151
2.90GHz
3,054

Multi-Thread Performance

164U
15,106
2.90GHz
16,058

Specifications: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs Intel Core i5-11500H @ 2.90GHz

💻CPU Model
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U
164U
Intel Core i5-11500H @ 2.90GHz
2.90GHz
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 7 164U
164U
11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-11500H @ 2.90GHz
2.90GHz
⚡Base Clock
N/A
164U
2.9 GHz
2.90GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
164U
4.6 GHz
2.90GHz
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
164U
6 Threads: 12
2.90GHz
🔌Socket
FCBGA2551
164U
FCBGA1787
2.90GHz
⚡TDP
9 W
164U
45 W
2.90GHz
💾Cache
N/A
164U
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 12 MB
2.90GHz

The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U and Intel Core i5-11500H @ 2.90GHz compete in the Laptop segment. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i5-11500H @ 2.90GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i5-11500H @ 2.90GHz drawing more power under load (45W vs 9W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.