Core Ultra 5 238V vs Core i7-10700KF
Core Ultra 5 238V
Core i7-10700KF
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 238V
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-10700KF
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 238V | Core i7-10700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($454) | ✅ More affordable ($160) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Lunar Lake (2024) / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 238V | Core i7-10700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+186%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($454) | ✅ More affordable ($160) |
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 238V and Core i7-10700KF
Core Ultra 5 238V
The Core Ultra 5 238V 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 4.7 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: 18,219 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i7-10700KF
The Core i7-10700KF is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 18,380 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 5 238V packs 8 cores / 8 threads, matching the Core i7-10700KF's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 238V versus 5.1 GHz on the Core i7-10700KF — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-10700KF (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 238V uses the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture (3 nm), while the Core i7-10700KF uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 238V scores 18,219 against the Core i7-10700KF's 18,380 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-10700KF. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 238V vs 16 MB (total) on the Core i7-10700KF.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 238V | Core i7-10700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.1 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.8 GHz+81% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB (per core)+900% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-79% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Lunar Lake (2024) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 18,219 | 18,380 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 10,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,683 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,130 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 5 238V uses the FCBGA2833 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-10700KF uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 238V | Core i7-10700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2833 | LGA1200 |
| 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: VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 5 238V) / not specified (Core i7-10700KF). The Core Ultra 5 238V includes integrated graphics (Arc Graphics 130V), while the Core i7-10700KF requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 5 238V targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 5 238V rivals Ryzen 5 8640U.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 238V | Core i7-10700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Arc Graphics 130V | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Productivity | — |
Value Analysis
The Core Ultra 5 238V launched at $454 MSRP, while the Core i7-10700KF debuted at $405. At current prices ($454 vs $160), the Core i7-10700KF is $294 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Ultra 5 238V delivers 40.1 pts/$ vs 114.9 pts/$ for the Core i7-10700KF — making the Core i7-10700KF the 96.4% better value option.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 238V | Core i7-10700KF |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $454 | $405-11% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $454 | $160-65% |
| Performance per Dollar | 40.1 | 114.9+187% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2020 |
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