Intel Core Ultra 5 336H vs Intel Core Ultra 9 288V Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has 16 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V has 8 cores and 8 threads. The Ultra 5 336H doubles the core and thread count of the Ultra 9 288V.

Q: How do the two chips compare in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H records an average benchmark score of 34485, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V records 23219, placing it in the 76th percentile. The Ultra 5 336H sits roughly 48.5% higher in average score.

Q: What is the closest rival for each processor according to the database?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is closest to the Intel Core i7-13700HX, with a delta of -0.2%. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V is closest to the Intel Core i9-11900F, also with a delta of -0.2%.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H boosts to 4.60 GHz. The Ultra 9 288V also has a higher base clock at 3.30 GHz versus 1.90 GHz.

Q: In how many head-to-head benchmarks does each processor win?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V wins 2, both of which are the PassMark single-thread tests.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth figures for each?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V supports only LPDDR5X with a memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s, which is higher.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different generations and architectures. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H belongs to the Core Ultra Series 3, uses the Panther Lake architecture, and is built on Intel's 3 nm process. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2, uses the Lunar Lake architecture, and is built on TSMC's 3 nm process. Both use 3 nm nodes, but the foundries differ: Intel for the 336H, TSMC for the 288V.

Core configuration is the most significant architectural split. The 336H packs 16 cores and 16 threads, while the 288V has 8 cores and 8 threads. Neither chip enables simultaneous multithreading, so thread counts equal core counts. The 336H carries a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The 288V starts at 3.30 GHz and boosts to 5.10 GHz. The higher base clock of the 288V suggests a design tuned for sustained low-load responsiveness, while the 336H relies on its larger core pool for throughput.

Cache organization is similar per core but different in total. Both list L1 at 192 KB per core and L2 at 2.5 MB per core. The 336H has 18 MB of shared L3, while the 288V has 12 MB. That 6 MB difference in shared L3 aligns with the 336H's larger core count and its role as a higher-throughput part.

Memory support also differs. The 336H supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a dual-channel bus, yielding 115.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The 288V supports only LPDDR5X on a dual-channel bus but reaches 136.5 GB/s. The 288V therefore has roughly 18.5% more memory bandwidth, which benefits integrated graphics and bandwidth-sensitive workloads.

PCIe lane allocation differs sharply. The 336H provides Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes. The 288V provides Gen 5 with 4 CPU lanes. For systems that attach multiple Gen 5 devices directly to the CPU, the 336H offers three times the lane count.

Integrated graphics differ by generation. The 336H uses Intel Xe3 Graphics, while the 288V uses Arc 140V. Both are mobile parts, both are actively produced, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The 336H uses socket Intel BGA 2540, while the 288V uses Intel BGA 2833. The 336H is rated at 25 W TDP, and the 288V at 30 W. Release dates are distinct: the 288V launched in September 2024, while the 336H arrived in January 2026. Neither has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear separation of roles. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is the throughput leader. It wins 15 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, including every Cinebench multi-core and single-core test, and every PassMark test except single-thread. Its average benchmark score of 34485 places it in the 84th percentile, compared with the 288V's 23219 and 76th percentile. Buyers who prioritize multi-threaded rendering, compilation, compression, and encryption should select the 336H.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V has one meaningful advantage in the recorded data: single-thread performance. It wins PassMark single-thread with a score of 4274 versus 4013, a 6.1% margin. It also carries a higher boost clock (5.10 GHz versus 4.60 GHz), higher base clock (3.30 GHz versus 1.90 GHz), and higher memory bandwidth (136.5 GB/s versus 115.2 GB/s). It is the better fit for workloads that are heavily single-threaded or bandwidth-bound, and its 30 W TDP is slightly higher than the 336H's 25 W.

The 288V also has a narrower PCIe footprint at 4 lanes versus 12, and fewer cores, so it cannot match the 336H in parallel workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result is decisive: 23991 for the 336H versus 10178 for the 288V, a 135.7% advantage. The data does not support choosing the 288V for multi-threaded tasks. The 336H is the all-around compute choice; the 288V is the single-thread and bandwidth specialist.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Core Ultra 5 336H | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V |

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

| Series | Core Ultra Series 3 | Core Ultra Series 2 |

| Cores | 16 | 8 |

| Threads | 16 | 8 |

| Base clock | 1.90 GHz | 3.30 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.60 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| TDP | 25 W | 30 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 2540 | Intel BGA 2833 |

| Architecture | Panther Lake | Lunar Lake |

| Generation | Ultra 5 (Panther Lake-H) | Ultra 9 (Lunar Lake) |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| L3 cache | 18 MB shared | 12 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |

| Memory bandwidth | 115.2 GB/s | 136.5 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 12 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 4 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics | Arc 140V |

| Release date | 2026-01-04 | 2024-09-23 |

| Part number | SA4RD | SRPMSSRPMWQ5JTQ5JUQ5KW |

Both processors share L1 cache at 192 KB per core, L2 at 2.5 MB per core, dual-channel memory buses, no ECC support, no unlocked multiplier, and the mobile market segment. Both are actively produced. Neither has a launch MSRP in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H dominates the head-to-head record. Its largest win comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 23991 against the 288V's 10178, a 135.7% advantage. That gap reflects the 16-core versus 8-core split and is the single biggest delta in the dataset.

Cinebench R20 multi-core shows a 42.5% win for the 336H (10076 versus 7069), and Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 52.7% win (2418 versus 1583). Single-core Cinebench results also favor the 336H, though by smaller margins: R23 single-core is 3387 versus 1950, a 73.7% win; R20 single-core is 1422 versus 997, a 42.6% win; R15 single-core is 341 versus 301.5, a 13.1% win.

PassMark results reinforce the pattern. The 336H wins data compression 280340 versus 186521, a 50.3% margin. Data encryption goes 21291 versus 14141, a 50.6% win. Extended instructions favor the 336H by 57.2% (24542 versus 15613). Find prime numbers shows 299 versus 195, a 53.3% win. Floating-point math goes 82415 versus 59536, a 38.4% win. Integer math goes 62070 versus 44019, a 41% win. Multithread score is 28545 versus 19810, a 44.1% win. Physics is 2682 versus 1637, a 63.8% win. Random string sorting is 34402 versus 22622, a 52.1% win.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V takes the two PassMark single-thread results. It scores 4274 in PassMark single-thread and PassMark singlethread, against the 336H's 4013, a 6.1% win in both entries. That is the only category where the 288V leads. The 336H's 16-core design delivers across every multi-threaded and most single-threaded workloads, while the 288V's higher boost clock (5.10 GHz) gives it a narrow edge in raw single-thread throughput. The overall benchmark average confirms the hierarchy: 34485 for the 336H versus 23219 for the 288V. In percentile terms, the 336H sits at 84 versus 76 for the 288V. The database's nearest-rival data places the 336H among desktop-class parts like the Core i7-13700HX and Ryzen 7 3700X, while the 288V sits alongside the Core i9-11900F and Ryzen 7 5800H.