CPU Comparison: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs Intel Core i5-2557M @ 1.70GHz

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U leads in single-threaded performance by up to 187.5%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U shows superior performance with a 780.3% advantage
  • The Intel Core i5-2557M @ 1.70GHz has the highest core count with 2 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 i5-2557M @ 1.70GHz

Laptop
Release Date
Q2 2011
Market Position
3196th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs3024th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs756th fastest in
1434 Laptop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

164U
3,151
1.70GHz
1,096

Multi-Thread Performance

164U
15,106
1.70GHz
1,716

Specifications: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs Intel Core i5-2557M @ 1.70GHz

💻CPU Model
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U
164U
Intel Core i5-2557M @ 1.70GHz
1.70GHz
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 7 164U
164U
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2557M CPU @ 1.70GHz, Intel Core i5-2557M CPU @ 1.70GHz
1.70GHz
⚡Base Clock
N/A
164U
1.7 GHz
1.70GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
164U
2.7 GHz
1.70GHz
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
164U
2 Threads: 4
1.70GHz
🔌Socket
FCBGA2551
164U
BGA1023
1.70GHz
⚡TDP
9 W
164U
17 W
1.70GHz
💾Cache
N/A
164U
L1 Instruction Cache: 4 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 4 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 4 x 256 KBL3 Cache: 0 MB
1.70GHz

The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U and Intel Core i5-2557M @ 1.70GHz 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 i5-2557M @ 1.70GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i5-2557M @ 1.70GHz drawing more power under load (17W vs 9W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.