Intel Core i7-14650HX vs Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
67Single-core57.6
57.6Multi-core39.3
28.9Efficiencyspec-based88.5
—iGPU73.7
70.7Platformspec-based32.7
14 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14650HX2 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14650HX wins this laptop processor face-off, 57.6 to 53.7, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+18) and single-core (+9). Intel Core Ultra 5 226V still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14650HX
- Stronger single-core score: 67 vs 58
- Stronger multi-core score: 58 vs 39
- 1100% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 16 GB
- 324% higher Max TDP: 157 W vs 37 W
- 275% higher L3 cache: 30 MB vs 8 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 69% lower Base TDP: 17 W vs 55 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 17 W+69% |
| Max TDP | 157 W+324% | 37 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+100% | 8 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Threads | 24+200% | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.2 GHz+5% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz+16% | 4.5 GHz |
| L3 cache | 30 MB+275% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (16 EU) | Intel Arc 130V |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | 1,850 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Max memory | 192 GB+1100% | 16 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,753+12%Top 31% | 2,450Bottom 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,451+49%Top 26% | 9,700Bottom 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,969+19%Top 21% | 1,650Bottom 39% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 20,454+135%Top 17% | 8,700Bottom 29% |
| PassMark | 33,366+86%Top 20% | 17,934Bottom 42% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | — | 3,371Top 10% |
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