Intel Core i7-10700K vs Intel Core Ultra 9 288V Comparison
Intel Core i7-10700K
Core Ultra 9 288V
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core i7-10700K vs Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
The database pits the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V, a Lunar Lake mobile processor, against the Intel Core i7-10700K, a Comet Lake desktop part. The Ultra 9 288V records an average benchmark score of 23219, placing it at the 76th percentile, while the i7-10700K scores 22230, at the 75th percentile. Across 17 head-to-head tests, the Ultra 9 288V wins 10, and the i7-10700K wins 7. The results reveal a stark split between single-thread efficiency and raw multi-thread throughput. The Ultra 9 288V's average score sits 0.2% below the Core i9-11900F, while the i7-10700K's average is 1.1% below the Core i5-13500H.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread performance?
A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V leads in Passmark single-thread testing with a score of 4274, a 40.5% advantage over the i7-10700K's 3043. It also wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 35.2% (301.5 vs 223).
Q: How do the two compare in multi-threaded rendering?
A: The i7-10700K dominates Cinebench R23 multi-core with a score of 15727, which is 35.3% higher than the Ultra 9 288V's 10178. However, the Ultra 9 288V wins Cinebench R20 multi-core by 7% (7069 vs 6605).
Q: What are the power envelopes of these chips?
A: The Ultra 9 288V has a TDP of 30 watts, while the i7-10700K has a TDP of 125 watts.
Q: Do they have the same core count?
A: Both have 8 cores, but the i7-10700K supports 16 threads via Hyper-Threading, whereas the Ultra 9 288V has 8 threads.
Q: What memory types do they support?
A: The Ultra 9 288V supports LPDDR5X with a memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. The i7-10700K supports DDR4 with a bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s.
Q: Which chip is unlocked for overclocking?
A: The i7-10700K has an unlocked multiplier, while the Ultra 9 288V does not.
Where Each One Wins
The Ultra 9 288V is the clear winner in latency-sensitive and cryptographic workloads. Its Passmark data encryption score of 14141 is 118.6% higher than the i7-10700K's 6468. It also excels in prime number finding, scoring 195 versus 55, a 254.5% lead. Floating point math favors the Ultra 9 288V (59536 vs 41306, a 44.1% margin), as does the Passmark physics test (1637 vs 933, a 75.5% margin). The overall Passmark multithread score also goes to the Ultra 9 288V (19810 vs 18609, a 6.5% lead). This makes the Lunar Lake part the better choice for encryption, scientific floating-point simulation, and physics processing.
The i7-10700K takes the crown in integer-heavy and compression tasks. Its Passmark integer math score of 66642 is 33.9% higher than the Ultra 9 288V's 44019. Data compression is a massive win for the i7-10700K, scoring 295418 versus 186521, a 36.9% margin. Random string sorting also favors the older chip (36633 vs 22622, a 38.2% lead). In Cinebench R23, the i7-10700K's 16 threads shine, delivering a 35.3% multi-core advantage and a 12.2% single-core advantage (2220 vs 1950). For traditional rendering workloads that scale with thread count, the Comet Lake desktop chip remains the stronger option.
Architecture Differences
The two processors come from entirely different design philosophies. The Ultra 9 288V is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC, while the i7-10700K uses Intel's 14 nm process. The Ultra 9 288V features a larger L1 cache at 192 KB per core and a much larger L2 cache at 2.5 MB per core, compared to 64 KB and 256 KB respectively on the i7-10700K. The i7-10700K counters with a larger shared L3 cache of 16 MB versus 12 MB on the Ultra 9 288V. Memory architecture differs sharply: the Ultra 9 288V uses LPDDR5X with a dual-channel bus delivering 136.5 GB/s, while the i7-10700K uses DDR4 with a dual-channel bus at 46.9 GB/s. PCIe support also diverges, with the Ultra 9 288V offering Gen 5 with 4 lanes and the i7-10700K offering Gen 3 with 16 lanes. The integrated graphics are Arc 140V on the Ultra 9 288V and UHD Graphics 630 on the i7-10700K. The Ultra 9 288V is a mobile part on Intel BGA 2833, while the i7-10700K is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1200.
Specification Differences
The recorded specifications show clear divergences. The i7-10700K has 16 threads versus 8 on the Ultra 9 288V. The base clock is 3.80 GHz on the i7-10700K versus 3.30 GHz on the Ultra 9 288V, though both boost to 5.10 GHz. TDP is 125 watts versus 30 watts. The process node is 14 nm versus 3 nm, and the foundry is Intel versus TSMC. Cache configurations differ: L1 is 64 KB per core versus 192 KB, L2 is 256 KB per core versus 2.5 MB, and L3 is 16 MB shared versus 12 MB shared. Memory support is DDR4 versus LPDDR5X, with bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s versus 136.5 GB/s. PCIe is Gen 3 with 16 lanes versus Gen 5 with 4 lanes. The i7-10700K has an unlocked multiplier, while the Ultra 9 288V is locked. The i7-10700K was released on 2020-04-29, while the Ultra 9 288V was released on 2024-09-23.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The largest single victory for the Ultra 9 288V is in Passmark find prime numbers, where it scores 195 against 55, a 254.5% delta. Data encryption follows with a 118.6% lead (14141 vs 6468). Physics shows a 75.5% advantage (1637 vs 933). Single-thread performance is a 40.5% win (4274 vs 3043). Floating point math is 44.1% higher (59536 vs 41306). In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Ultra 9 288V wins 301.5 to 223, a 35.2% margin. Cinebench R20 multi-core and single-core both go to the Ultra 9 288V by 7% (7069 vs 6605 and 997 vs 932). The Passmark multithread score is a 6.5% win for the Ultra 9 288V (19810 vs 18609).
The i7-10700K's biggest win is in Passmark random string sorting, where it scores 36633 versus 22622, a 38.2% margin. Data compression is a 36.9% win (295418 vs 186521). Integer math is a 33.9% win (66642 vs 44019). Cinebench R23 multi-core is a 35.3% win for the i7-10700K (15727 vs 10178). Cinebench R23 single-core is a 12.2% win (2220 vs 1950). Extended instructions favor the i7-10700K by 19.5% (19387 vs 15613). The Cinebench R15 multi-core test is essentially a tie, with the i7-10700K winning by just 0.1% (1585 vs 1583).