CPU Comparison: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs Intel Core i7-3540M @ 3.00GHz
Key Findings
- The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U leads in single-threaded performance by up to 75.7%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U shows superior performance with a 406.9% advantage
- The Intel Core i7-3540M @ 3.00GHz has the highest core count with 2 cores
Performance Rankings & Market Position
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U
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 i7-3540M @ 3.00GHz
Release Date
Q1 2013
Market Position
2487th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs1791st fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs566th fastest in
1434 Laptop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
164U
3,151
3.00GHz
1,793
Multi-Thread Performance
164U
15,106
3.00GHz
2,980
Specifications: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs Intel Core i7-3540M @ 3.00GHz
💻CPU Model
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U
164U
Intel Core i7-3540M @ 3.00GHz
3.00GHz
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 7 164U
164U
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3540M CPU @ 3.00GHz, Intel Core i7-3540M CPU @ 3.00GHz
3.00GHz
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
164U
3.0 GHz
3.00GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
164U
3.7 GHz
3.00GHz
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
164U
2 Threads: 4
3.00GHz
🔌Socket
FCBGA2551
164U
rPGA988B
3.00GHz
âš¡TDP
9 W
164U
35 W
3.00GHz
💾Cache
N/A
164U
L1 Instruction Cache: 2 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 2 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 2 x 256 KBL3 Cache: 4 MB
3.00GHz
The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U and Intel Core i7-3540M @ 3.00GHz 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 i7-3540M @ 3.00GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i7-3540M @ 3.00GHz drawing more power under load (35W vs 9W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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