CPU Comparison: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs Intel Core i7-5600U @ 2.60GHz

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U leads in single-threaded performance by up to 77.4%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U shows superior performance with a 397.6% advantage
  • The Intel Core i7-5600U @ 2.60GHz 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 i7-5600U @ 2.60GHz

Laptop
Release Date
Q1 2015
Market Position
2459th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs1818th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs560th fastest in
1434 Laptop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

164U
3,151
2.60GHz
1,776

Multi-Thread Performance

164U
15,106
2.60GHz
3,036

Specifications: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs Intel Core i7-5600U @ 2.60GHz

💻CPU Model
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U
164U
Intel Core i7-5600U @ 2.60GHz
2.60GHz
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 7 164U
164U
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-5600U CPU @ 2.60GHz, Intel Core i7-5600U CPU @ 2.60GHz
2.60GHz
⚡Base Clock
N/A
164U
2.6 GHz
2.60GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
164U
3.2 GHz
2.60GHz
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
164U
2 Threads: 4
2.60GHz
🔌Socket
FCBGA2551
164U
FCBGA1168
2.60GHz
⚡TDP
9 W
164U
15 W
2.60GHz
💾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
2.60GHz

The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U and Intel Core i7-5600U @ 2.60GHz 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 i7-5600U @ 2.60GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i7-5600U @ 2.60GHz drawing more power under load (15W vs 9W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.