CPU Comparison: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs Intel Core i7-1250U

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U leads in single-threaded performance by up to 14.6%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U shows superior performance with a 29.6% 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 i7-1250U

Laptop
Release Date
Q3 2022
Market Position
1093rd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs633rd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs254th fastest in
1434 Laptop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

164U
3,151
i7-1250U
2,750

Multi-Thread Performance

164U
15,106
i7-1250U
11,654

Specifications: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs Intel Core i7-1250U

💻CPU Model
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U
164U
Intel Core i7-1250U
i7-1250U
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 7 164U
164U
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-1250U, 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1250U
i7-1250U
⚡Base Clock
N/A
164U
N/A
i7-1250U
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
164U
N/A
i7-1250U
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
164U
N/A
i7-1250U
🔌Socket
FCBGA2551
164U
FCBGA1781
i7-1250U
⚡TDP
9 W
164U
9 W
i7-1250U
💾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
i7-1250U

The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U and Intel Core i7-1250U 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 i7-1250U takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i7-1250U drawing more power under load (9W vs 9W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.