CPU Comparison: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs Intel Core i7-6920HQ @ 2.90GHz

Key Findings

The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U leads in single-threaded performance by up to 50.1%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U shows superior performance with a 105.8% advantage
The Intel Core i7-6920HQ @ 2.90GHz 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 i7-6920HQ @ 2.90GHz

Laptop

Release Date

Q1 2016

Market Position

1467th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs1338th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs347th fastest in

1434 Laptop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

164U

3,151

2.90GHz

2,099

Multi-Thread Performance

164U

15,106

2.90GHz

7,340

Specifications: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs Intel Core i7-6920HQ @ 2.90GHz

💻CPU Model

Intel Core Ultra 7 164U

164U

Intel Core i7-6920HQ @ 2.90GHz

2.90GHz

🔄Other Names

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

164U

Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6920HQ CPU @ 2.90GHz, Intel Core i7-6920HQ CPU @ 2.90GHz

2.90GHz

⚡Base Clock

N/A

164U

2.9 GHz

2.90GHz

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

164U

3.8 GHz

2.90GHz

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

164U

4 Threads: 8

2.90GHz

🔌Socket

FCBGA2551

164U

FCBGA1440

2.90GHz

⚡TDP

9 W

164U

45 W

2.90GHz

💾Cache

N/A

164U

L1 Instruction Cache: 4 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 4 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 4 x 256 KBL3 Cache: 8 MB

2.90GHz

The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U and Intel Core i7-6920HQ @ 2.90GHz 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 i7-6920HQ @ 2.90GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i7-6920HQ @ 2.90GHz drawing more power under load (45W vs 9W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.