FPSVersusCore Ultra 5 226V vs Core Ultra 7 258V
Performance score
By our estimate, Core Ultra 7 258V beats Core Ultra 5 226V by 6%.
Both CPUs use the same socket (FCBGA2833), so you can swap one for the other on the same board (check BIOS support).
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.
Real tests
What the test measures
Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Core Ultra 5 226V | Core Ultra 7 258V | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 30.58 | 32.53 |
| Ranking position | 301 | 271 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | 94.01 | 100 |
| Type | Laptop | Laptop |
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Architecture | Lunar Lake | Lunar Lake |
| Release date | Q3 2024 | Q3 2024 |
Specifications
| Core Ultra 5 226V | Core Ultra 7 258V | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| P + E cores | 4 + 4 | 4 + 4 |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB |
| Process node | TSMC N3B | TSMC N3B |
| Unlocked multiplier | no | no |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Arc 130V | Intel Arc 140V |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | 40 TOPS | 47 TOPS |
Compatibility
| Core Ultra 5 226V | Core Ultra 7 258V | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2833 | FCBGA2833 |
| TDP | 17 W | 17 W |
| Max temperature | 100 °C | 100 °C |
Memory and PCI Express
| Core Ultra 5 226V | Core Ultra 7 258V | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5X-8533 | LPDDR5X-8533 |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| PCI Express version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe lanes | 8 | 8 |
Pros and cons
Core Ultra 5 226V
- no notable advantages
Core Ultra 7 258V
- 6% higher overall score
- 7% faster single core
- bigger L3 cache: 12 MB vs 8 MB
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