Intel Core 7 160UL vs NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core 7 160UL is the only one of these two processors with recorded benchmark data, making it the clear choice for any workload where measured performance is required. Its average benchmark score of 14232 places it at the 69th percentile of all CPUs in the database, and it sits within 0.6% of several established rivals. The NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) has no benchmark results, no average score, and no rival comparisons recorded, so its actual performance cannot be quantified from the data. The Core 7 160UL is an active, released desktop part, while the RTX Spark is unreleased and mobile-oriented. Any user needing a processor today, with verifiable results, should select the Intel part. The RTX Spark remains a speculative entry with no measurable output in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Core 7 160UL uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process node and fabricated by Intel itself. It belongs to the Core 7 generation and targets the desktop market segment. The processor is currently marked as Active in production status and was released on 2024-04-07.

The NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) presents a very different profile. Its architecture field is null in the database, though its codename is N1X and its generation is listed as Spark (GB10). It is built on a 3 nm process node at TSMC, and its die size measures 208 mm². The chip targets the mobile market segment and is marked as unreleased, with a release date of 2025-12-31. Its part number is recorded as GSE1-675-A1.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The Intel part has 10 cores and 12 threads, while the NVIDIA part has 20 cores and 20 threads. The Intel chip's base clock is 1.80 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The NVIDIA chip's base clock is 1.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The Intel part has a TDP of 15 watts, whereas the NVIDIA part has a TDP of 38 watts. The Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700, while the NVIDIA chip has no socket listed.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The Intel Core 7 160UL has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The NVIDIA RTX Spark has 128 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus. The NVIDIA chip supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s; the Intel part has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. The Intel chip's PCIe implementation is Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the NVIDIA chip has no PCIe support listed. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. Integrated graphics differ as well: the Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, while the NVIDIA part uses GB20B "Blackwell".

Where Each One Wins

Because the NVIDIA RTX Spark has no benchmark entries, every recorded workload win belongs to the Intel Core 7 160UL. The Intel chip's benchmark suite spans Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, plus a range of PassMark tests. Its strongest recorded scores include 9386 in Cinebench R23 multicore, 3942 in Cinebench R20 multicore, and 946 in Cinebench R15 multicore. In single-core tests, it records 1325 in Cinebench R23, 556 in Cinebench R20, and 133 in Cinebench R15.

PassMark results show where the Intel part is most productive. Data compression scores 108953, integer math scores 47515, floating point math scores 25670, random string sorting scores 11843, and multithread performance scores 11043. Data encryption records 7146, extended instructions record 5832, and single-thread performance records 3391. Physics scores 819, and find prime numbers scores 50. The average benchmark score across the suite is 14232.

The RTX Spark's only recorded percentile is 50, which is the median position, but this is not supported by any actual benchmark measurements. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it has no wins in any head-to-head comparison. The database shows zero wins for each side in the head-to-head table because no head-to-head benchmarks exist between these two processors. The Intel part therefore wins by default in every measurable category.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 160UL boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) boosts to 4.00 GHz.

Q: How many cores does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core 7 160UL has 10 cores and 12 threads. The NVIDIA RTX Spark has 20 cores and 20 threads.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core 7 160UL?

A: The Intel Core 7 160UL has an average benchmark score of 14232, placing it at the 69th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: Does the NVIDIA RTX Spark have any benchmark results?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark entries for the NVIDIA RTX Spark, its average benchmark score is 0, and it has no nearest rivals recorded.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The Intel Core 7 160UL supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus. The NVIDIA RTX Spark supports LPDDR5X over a quad-channel bus with a memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s.

Q: Are both processors currently available?

A: No. The Intel Core 7 160UL is marked as Active and was released on 2024-04-07. The NVIDIA RTX Spark is marked as unreleased, with a release date of 2025-12-31.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between the Intel Core 7 160UL and the NVIDIA RTX Spark. The wins counter shows 0 for both sides, meaning no direct comparison tests were recorded. The only measurable performance data belongs to the Intel part, and its results can be interpreted against its nearest rivals instead.

The Intel Core 7 160UL's average benchmark score of 14232 is nearly identical to that of the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, which averages 14277, a delta of -0.3%. It is also within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-10400F, which averages 14185, and within 0.5% of the Intel Xeon 6756E, which averages 14163. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U averages 14320, putting it 0.6% above the Intel part. These tight margins indicate the Core 7 160UL performs in line with a well-established group of mid-range desktop and mobile processors.

Single-core results reinforce this positioning. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1325 and the PassMark single-thread score of 3391 show a capable single-thread performer. The boost clock of 5.20 GHz is the highest among the two processors compared here, and it likely explains the competitive single-core results, though the database does not provide direct clock-to-score attribution.

Multicore performance is more modest relative to the chip's thread count. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 9386 and the PassMark multithread score of 11043 indicate solid but not exceptional throughput for a 10-core, 12-thread part. The Cinebench R15 multicore score of 946 and R20 multicore score of 3942 follow the same trend. The data compression score of 108953 is the single highest recorded result for this chip, suggesting strong efficiency in that specific workload.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 7 160UL | NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 10 | 20 |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base clock | 1.80 GHz | 1.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.20 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 38 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Not listed |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Not listed |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-PS | N1X |

| Generation | Core 7 (Raptor Lake-PS) | Spark (GB10) |

| Process node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die size | Not listed | 208 mm² |

| L1 cache | 80 KB per core | 128 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1.25 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 12 MB shared | 8 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Quad-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | Not listed | 273.1 GB/s |

| ECC memory | No | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 8 lanes (CPU only) | N/A |

| Integrated graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU | GB20B "Blackwell" |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Production status | Active | Unreleased |

| Release date | 2024-04-07 | 2025-12-31 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |

| Part number | Unknown | GSE1-675-A1 |

| Average benchmark score | 14232 | 0 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 69 | 50 |