Core Ultra 5 228V vs Core i7-7820X
Core Ultra 5 228V
Core i7-7820X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 228V
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-7820X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 228V | Core i7-7820X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($295) | ✅ More affordable ($198) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Lunar Lake (2024) / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 228V | Core i7-7820X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+51%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($295) | ✅ More affordable ($198) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 228V and Core i7-7820X
Core Ultra 5 228V
The Core Ultra 5 228V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 2.5 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2833. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 16,955 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i7-7820X
The Core i7-7820X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 17,171 points. Launch price was $599.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 5 228V packs 8 cores / 8 threads, matching the Core i7-7820X's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 228V versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i7-7820X — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 228V uses the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture (3 nm), while the Core i7-7820X uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 228V scores 16,955 against the Core i7-7820X's 17,171 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i7-7820X. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 228V vs 11 MB (total) on the Core i7-7820X.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 228V | Core i7-7820X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz+71% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 11 MB (total)+38% |
| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB (per core)+150% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-79% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Lunar Lake (2024) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 16,955 | 17,171+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 9,932 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,585 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,053 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 5 228V uses the FCBGA2833 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-7820X uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 228V | Core i7-7820X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2833 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5X-8533 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Core Ultra 5 228V) / not specified (Core i7-7820X). The Core Ultra 5 228V includes integrated graphics (Arc 130V), while the Core i7-7820X requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 228V | Core i7-7820X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Arc 130V | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
Value Analysis
The Core Ultra 5 228V launched at $295 MSRP, while the Core i7-7820X debuted at $599. At current prices ($295 vs $198), the Core i7-7820X is $97 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Ultra 5 228V delivers 57.5 pts/$ vs 86.7 pts/$ for the Core i7-7820X — making the Core i7-7820X the 40.6% better value option.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 228V | Core i7-7820X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $295-51% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $295 | $198-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 57.5 | 86.7+51% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2017 |
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