CPU Comparison: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs Intel Core i7-8700B @ 3.20GHz

Key Findings

The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U leads in single-threaded performance by up to 15.4%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U shows superior performance with a 27.3% advantage
The Intel Core i7-8700B @ 3.20GHz has the highest core count with 6 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 i7-8700B @ 3.20GHz

Laptop

Release Date

Q1 2019

Market Position

1077th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs647th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs244th fastest in

1434 Laptop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

164U

3,151

3.20GHz

2,731

Multi-Thread Performance

164U

15,106

3.20GHz

11,862

Specifications: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs Intel Core i7-8700B @ 3.20GHz

💻CPU Model

Intel Core Ultra 7 164U

164U

Intel Core i7-8700B @ 3.20GHz

3.20GHz

🔄Other Names

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

164U

Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8700B CPU @ 3.20GHz

3.20GHz

⚡Base Clock

N/A

164U

3.2 GHz

3.20GHz

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

164U

4.6 GHz

3.20GHz

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

164U

6 Threads: 12

3.20GHz

🔌Socket

FCBGA2551

164U

FCBGA1440

3.20GHz

⚡TDP

9 W

164U

65 W

3.20GHz

💾Cache

N/A

164U

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 256 KBL3 Cache: 12 MB

3.20GHz

The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U and Intel Core i7-8700B @ 3.20GHz 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 i7-8700B @ 3.20GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i7-8700B @ 3.20GHz drawing more power under load (65W vs 9W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.