Intel Core Ultra 5 226V vs Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
57.6Single-core65.3
39.3Multi-core42.2
88.5Efficiencyspec-based88.5
73.7iGPU76.9
32.7Platformspec-based35.9
0 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 226V9 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V wins this laptop processor face-off, 57.4 to 53.7, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+8) and iGPU (+3). 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 Ultra 5 226V
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
- Stronger single-core score: 65 vs 58
- Stronger iGPU score: 77 vs 74
- 50% higher L3 cache: 12 MB vs 8 MB
- 18% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 10,244 vs 8,700
- 15% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 3,883 vs 3,371
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 17 W | 17 W |
| Max TDP | 37 W | 37 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.2 GHz+5% |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.8 GHz+7% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Arc 130V | Intel Arc 140V |
| iGPU clock | 1,850 MHz | 1,950 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Max memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,450Bottom 48% | 2,753+12%Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,700Bottom 37% | 10,850+12%Bottom 47% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,650Bottom 45% | 1,876+14%Top 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,700Bottom 30% | 10,244+18%Bottom 41% |
| PassMark | 17,934Bottom 43% | 19,478+9%Bottom 49% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 3,371Top 10% | 3,883+15%Top 4% |
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