CPU Comparison: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs Intel Core i5-1230U

Key Findings

The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U leads in single-threaded performance by up to 14.7%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U shows superior performance with a 37.6% advantage

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 i5-1230U

Laptop

Release Date

Q2 2022

Market Position

1134th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs635th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs265th fastest in

1434 Laptop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

164U

3,151

i5-1230U

2,748

Multi-Thread Performance

164U

15,106

i5-1230U

10,977

Specifications: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs Intel Core i5-1230U

💻CPU Model

Intel Core Ultra 7 164U

164U

Intel Core i5-1230U

i5-1230U

🔄Other Names

Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 7 164U

164U

12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-1230U, 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1230U

i5-1230U

⚡Base Clock

N/A

164U

N/A

i5-1230U

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

164U

N/A

i5-1230U

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

164U

N/A

i5-1230U

🔌Socket

FCBGA2551

164U

FCBGA1781

i5-1230U

⚡TDP

9 W

164U

9 W

i5-1230U

💾Cache

N/A

164U

L1 Instruction Cache: 2 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 2 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 2 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 12 MB

i5-1230U

The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U and Intel Core i5-1230U 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 i5-1230U takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i5-1230U drawing more power under load (9W vs 9W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.