CPU Comparison: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs Intel Core i7-7820HK @ 2.90GHz

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U leads in single-threaded performance by up to 49.1%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U shows superior performance with a 105.0% advantage
  • The Intel Core i7-7820HK @ 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 i7-7820HK @ 2.90GHz

Laptop
Release Date
Q1 2017
Market Position
1460th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs1316th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs343rd fastest in
1434 Laptop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

164U
3,151
2.90GHz
2,114

Multi-Thread Performance

164U
15,106
2.90GHz
7,368

Specifications: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs Intel Core i7-7820HK @ 2.90GHz

💻CPU Model
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U
164U
Intel Core i7-7820HK @ 2.90GHz
2.90GHz
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 7 164U
164U
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-7820HK CPU @ 2.90GHz
2.90GHz
⚡Base Clock
N/A
164U
2.9 GHz
2.90GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
164U
3.9 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 i7-7820HK @ 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 i7-7820HK @ 2.90GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i7-7820HK @ 2.90GHz drawing more power under load (45W vs 9W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.