CPU Comparison: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs Intel Core i7-6970HQ @ 2.80GHz
Key Findings
- The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U leads in single-threaded performance by up to 105.7%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U shows superior performance with a 226.1% advantage
- The Intel Core i7-6970HQ @ 2.80GHz has the highest core count with 4 cores
Performance Rankings & Market Position
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U
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 i7-6970HQ @ 2.80GHz
Release Date
Q3 2023
Market Position
1970th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs2185th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs471st fastest in
1434 Laptop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
164U
3,151
2.80GHz
1,532
Multi-Thread Performance
164U
15,106
2.80GHz
4,632
Specifications: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs Intel Core i7-6970HQ @ 2.80GHz
💻CPU Model
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U
164U
Intel Core i7-6970HQ @ 2.80GHz
2.80GHz
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 7 164U
164U
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6970HQ CPU @ 2.80GHz
2.80GHz
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
164U
2.8 GHz
2.80GHz
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
164U
3.7 GHz
2.80GHz
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
164U
4 Threads: 8
2.80GHz
🔌Socket
FCBGA2551
164U
FCBGA1440
2.80GHz
âš¡TDP
9 W
164U
45 W
2.80GHz
💾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
2.80GHz
The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U and Intel Core i7-6970HQ @ 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 Core i7-6970HQ @ 2.80GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i7-6970HQ @ 2.80GHz drawing more power under load (45W vs 9W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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