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Overview

The Core 7 160UL is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-PS (2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 11,043 points. Launch price was $149.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Core 7 160UL across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Core 7 160UL specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Core 7 160UL is a 10-core / 12-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake-PS (2024) architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 5.2 GHz from a base frequency of 1.8 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 12 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 1.25 MB (per core) of L2 cache and 80 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 11,043, placing it in the Budget performance tier as a Recent generation product.

Specification	Core 7 160UL
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	10C / 12T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	5.2 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	1.8 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Raptor Lake-PS (2024)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	10 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	12 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	1.25 MB (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	80 kB (per core)
64-bit Support	Yes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	11,043

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Memory & Platform

The Core 7 160UL fits into the LGA1700 socket and supports PCIe 5.0. It supports DDR4, DDR5 memory.

Specification	Core 7 160UL
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	desktop
SocketMotherboard socket required	LGA1700
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 5.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR4, DDR5
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Core 7 160UL has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 15 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Core 7 160UL
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	15 Watt

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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #1236 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Core 7 160UL
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$149
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#1236
Release DateLaunch date	8 April 2024 (1 year ago)
Release Year	2024
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)	Intel