CPU Comparison: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs Intel Core i5-1240U

Key Findings

  • All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U shows superior performance with a 19.4% 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 i5-1240U

Laptop
Release Date
Q4 2022
Market Position
1035th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs479th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs235th fastest in
1434 Laptop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

164U
3,151
i5-1240U
3,092

Multi-Thread Performance

164U
15,106
i5-1240U
12,652

Specifications: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs Intel Core i5-1240U

💻CPU Model
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U
164U
Intel Core i5-1240U
i5-1240U
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 7 164U
164U
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-1240U
i5-1240U
⚡Base Clock
N/A
164U
N/A
i5-1240U
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
164U
N/A
i5-1240U
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
164U
N/A
i5-1240U
🔌Socket
FCBGA2551
164U
FCBGA1744
i5-1240U
⚡TDP
9 W
164U
29 W
i5-1240U
💾Cache
N/A
164U
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 64 KBL2 Cache: 1 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 12 MB
i5-1240U

The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U and Intel Core i5-1240U 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 i5-1240U takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i5-1240U drawing more power under load (29W vs 9W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.