CPU Comparison: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs Intel Core i7-3612QE @ 2.10GHz

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U leads in single-threaded performance by up to 87.8%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U shows superior performance with a 206.5% advantage
  • The Intel Core i7-3612QE @ 2.10GHz has the highest core count with 4 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 i7-3612QE @ 2.10GHz

Laptop
Release Date
Q4 2012
Market Position
1920th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs1973rd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs460th fastest in
1434 Laptop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

164U
3,151
2.10GHz
1,678

Multi-Thread Performance

164U
15,106
2.10GHz
4,929

Specifications: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs Intel Core i7-3612QE @ 2.10GHz

💻CPU Model
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U
164U
Intel Core i7-3612QE @ 2.10GHz
2.10GHz
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 7 164U
164U
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3612QE CPU @ 2.10GHz
2.10GHz
⚡Base Clock
N/A
164U
2.1 GHz
2.10GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
164U
3.1 GHz
2.10GHz
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
164U
4 Threads: 8
2.10GHz
🔌Socket
FCBGA2551
164U
BGA1224
2.10GHz
⚡TDP
9 W
164U
35 W
2.10GHz
💾Cache
N/A
164U
L1 Instruction Cache: 4 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 4 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 4 x 256 KBL3 Cache: 6 MB
2.10GHz

The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U and Intel Core i7-3612QE @ 2.10GHz 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 i7-3612QE @ 2.10GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i7-3612QE @ 2.10GHz drawing more power under load (35W vs 9W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.