CPU Comparison: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs Intel Core i7-6660U @ 2.40GHz

Key Findings

The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U leads in single-threaded performance by up to 62.2%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U shows superior performance with a 318.9% advantage
The Intel Core i7-6660U @ 2.40GHz 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 i7-6660U @ 2.40GHz

Laptop

Release Date

Q3 2018

Market Position

2236th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs1572nd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs514th fastest in

1434 Laptop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

164U

3,151

2.40GHz

1,943

Multi-Thread Performance

164U

15,106

2.40GHz

3,606

Specifications: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs Intel Core i7-6660U @ 2.40GHz

💻CPU Model

Intel Core Ultra 7 164U

164U

Intel Core i7-6660U @ 2.40GHz

2.40GHz

🔄Other Names

Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 7 164U

164U

Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6660U CPU @ 2.40GHz

2.40GHz

⚡Base Clock

N/A

164U

2.4 GHz

2.40GHz

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

164U

3.4 GHz

2.40GHz

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

164U

2 Threads: 4

2.40GHz

🔌Socket

FCBGA2551

164U

FCBGA1356

2.40GHz

⚡TDP

9 W

164U

15 W

2.40GHz

💾Cache

N/A

164U

L1 Instruction Cache: 1 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 1 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 1 x 256 KBL3 Cache: 4 MB

2.40GHz

The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U and Intel Core i7-6660U @ 2.40GHz 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 i7-6660U @ 2.40GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i7-6660U @ 2.40GHz drawing more power under load (15W vs 9W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.