CPU Comparison: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U leads in single-threaded performance by up to 190.4%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U shows superior performance with a 1268.3% advantage
  • The Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz 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 Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz

Laptop
Release Date
Q1 2009
Market Position
3685th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs3053rd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs918th fastest in
1434 Laptop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

164U
3,151
2.80GHz
1,085

Multi-Thread Performance

164U
15,106
2.80GHz
1,104

Specifications: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz

💻CPU Model
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U
164U
Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz
2.80GHz
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 7 164U
164U
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Extreme CPU X7900 @ 2.80GHz
2.80GHz
⚡Base Clock
N/A
164U
2.8 GHz
2.80GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
164U
N/A
2.80GHz
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
164U
2 Threads: 2
2.80GHz
🔌Socket
FCBGA2551
164U
PGA478
2.80GHz
⚡TDP
9 W
164U
44 W
2.80GHz
💾Cache
N/A
164U
L1 Instruction Cache: 2 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 2 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 1 x 4096 KB
2.80GHz

The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U and Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz 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 Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core2 Extreme X7900 @ 2.80GHz drawing more power under load (44W vs 9W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.