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  • Avg. price: ~£1,010
  • PassMark benchmark result: 18090
  • N. of physical cores: 8
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.5 GHz

Intel Core Ultra 5 226V review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

6.4

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

6.4

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
6.4

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

5.5

Performance

18.0%

8.8

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.9

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.5

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.1

Platform

1.0%

8.0

Integrated Graphics

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 5.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    7.2

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    6.5

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    6.1

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    2.1

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

  • 3.5
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    4.3

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    2.8

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    2.1

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is a 3nm Lunar Lake SoC designed for slim laptops and tablets, featuring 8 cores and 8 threads (4 Lion Cove P-cores up to 4.5 GHz and 4 Skymont E-cores up to 3.5 GHz) without hyper-threading. It is characterised by its 17W base TDP (37W PL2 turbo), integrated 16 GB LPDDR5x-8533 RAM, and an Intel Arc 130V iGPU with 7 Xe-cores. Its primary advantages include exceptional power efficiency, a dedicated 40 TOPS 'AI Boost' NPU for advanced AI tasks, and a fast integrated graphics solution. However, notable drawbacks include the non-replaceable 16 GB on-package memory which limits future upgrades and a relatively small 8 MB L3 cache compared to higher-tier Series 2 models.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core Ultra 5 226V

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

6.4
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a technical score of 6.4 points, which is higher than that of 71.6% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.4

Overall score

40.0%

5.2

Price

6.0
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a quality-to-price ratio of 6 points, which is lower than 65.3% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FCBGA2833
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V uses the FCBGA2833 CPU socket, which is older than that of 64.2% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

8
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has 8 CPU cores, which is more than 63.4% of processors and equal to 13.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

8
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V offers 8 CPU threads, which is more than 35.3% of processors and equal to 19% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

1
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.7% of processors and equal to 30.3% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

4.5 GHz
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V reaches a boost clock of 4.5 GHz which is higher than that of 56.5% of processors and equal to that of 5.4% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

4 x 2.1 GHz & 4 x 2.1 GHz
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a base clock of 4x2.1 GHz & 4x2.1 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

3 nm
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V uses a 3 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 96% of processors and equal to that of 4% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

TSMC 3 nm
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is built on the TSMC 3 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 96.2% of processors and equal to that of 3.8% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

8 MB
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has an L3 cache of 8 MB which is larger than that of 39.7% of processors and equal to that of 11.8% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

14 MB
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has an L2 cache of 14 MB which is larger than that of 87.5% of processors and equal to that of 2.2% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

LPDDR5X
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V supports DDR LPDDR5X, which is newer than that of 89.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.5% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

8,533 MHz
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V supports memory speeds up to 8533 MHz, which is higher than that of 99.1% of processors and equal to 0.9% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

LPDDR5X-8533 MHz
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5X-8533 MHz, which is higher than that of 99.2% of processors and equal to 0.8% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

16 GB
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V supports up to 16 GB of memory, which is less than 91.7% of processors and equal to 6.4% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

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Intel Core Ultra 5 226V includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel Arc Graphics 130V
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V uses the Intel Arc Graphics 130V integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 86.8% of processors and equal to that in 0.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

7
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has 7 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 81.3% of processors and equal to 2.4% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

600 MHz
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has an integrated GPU clock of 600 MHz which is higher than that of 83.1% of processors and equal to that of 0.7% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode/encode), VVC (HW decode)
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode/encode), VVC (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 99.3% of processors and equal to 0.2% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

17 W
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a TDP of 17 W which is lower than that of 76.1% of processors and equal to that of 1.4% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

17 W
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a base power of 17 W which is lower than that of 75.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.4% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

37 W
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a boost power of 37 W which is lower than that of 73.3% of processors and equal to that of 1% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

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Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core Ultra 5 226V vs the average processor

  • 53.9% better single-core performance
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,821 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,821 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.3,821 vs 2,483
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Lunar Lake vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Lunar Lake vs Kaby Lake).Lunar Lake vs Kaby Lake
  • 5.6x larger L2 cache
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (14 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
    When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=6 MB

    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (14 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.14 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 3.6x faster classroom rendering
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a lower Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (2,852 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.
    What it is: A Blender render result based on the Classroom scene, used to show how quickly the processor can complete a demanding rendering workload.
    When it matters: When rendering speed matters for 3D work, content creation, or other workloads that behave like long multi-core renders.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >1500

    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a lower Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (2,852 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.2,852.02 vs 791.745
  • 5x more L2 per core
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (2.5 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    E-core cluster: 4 MB shared by 4 cores
    What it is: The amount of L2 cache available to each CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing per-core cache resources in deeper architectural analysis.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1 MB/core

    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (2.5 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.2.5 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • Newer PCIe version
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3.0).
    What it is: The newest PCIe generation the processor can use directly for graphics cards, SSDs, and other high-speed expansion devices.
    When it matters: When you want support for newer GPUs or SSDs, or more bandwidth for high-speed expansion hardware.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 4.0

    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3.0).5.0 vs 3.0
  • 2.91x higher memory speed
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (8,533 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
    What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
    When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=4800 MHz

    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (8,533 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.8533 MHz vs 2933 MHz
  • 75% smaller process node
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a lower process node than the average processor (3 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a lower process node than the average processor (3 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.3 nm vs 12 nm
  • 4 year/s newer release date
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a newer release date than the average processor (2,024 vs 2,020).
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • Supports HMP
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V supports HMP, the average processor does not.
  • 53.9% better single-core performance
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,821 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 3.6x faster classroom rendering
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a lower Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (2,852 vs 791.745). The average processor needs 791.745 for the Blender Classroom test.
  • 51.5% higher single-core score
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,229 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 82.4% higher multi-core score
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (8,743 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 71.8% higher PassMark score
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (18,090 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 2 more CPU cores
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 4.7% higher boost clock
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Lunar Lake vs Kaby Lake).
  • 5.6x larger L2 cache
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (14 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 5x more L2 per core
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (2.5 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 75% smaller process node
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a lower process node than the average processor (3 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 4.67x more L3 per core
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (8 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • Uses big.LITTLE design
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
  • More advanced foundry
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 3 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • Newer PCIe version
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3.0).
  • 2.91x higher memory speed
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (8,533 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 2.98x higher memory bandwidth
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (136.5 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
  • Better integrated GPU
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Intel Arc Graphics 130V vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 71.4% higher GPU clock speed
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (600 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
  • 62.2% lower base power
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a lower base power draw than the average processor (17 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 42.2% lower boost power
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (37 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • 62.2% lower TDP
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a lower TDP than the average processor (17 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

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Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • No multithreading support
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • 7 lower clock multiplier
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (21 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 8 fewer PCIe lanes
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (8 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • 75% less memory capacity
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 70.8% fewer GPU execution units
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (7 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • No multithreading support
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
    What it is: Lets each physical core run more than one thread at the same time, such as with Hyper-Threading or SMT.
    When it matters: When multitasking, rendering, compiling, virtualization, or other thread-heavy work benefits from more total processing threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
    When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • 8 fewer PCIe lanes
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (8 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    What it is: The number of PCIe lanes provided directly by the processor.
    When it matters: When you connect fast GPUs, SSDs, or expansion cards.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=20

    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (8 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.8 vs 16
  • 4.04x more expensive
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is more expensive than the average processor (£1,010 vs £250).
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is more expensive than the average processor (£1,010 vs £250).£1,010 vs £250
  • 75% less memory capacity
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
    When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=128 GB

    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.16 GB vs 64 GB
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
    What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: 2

    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.1 vs 2
  • 70.8% fewer GPU execution units
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (7 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
    When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=24

    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (7 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.7 vs 24
  • 7 lower clock multiplier
    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (21 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    What it is: The ratio used to derive CPU frequency from the base clock.
    When it matters: When you tune or compare overclocking behavior.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >33

    Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (21 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.21 vs 28
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What customers like about Intel Core Ultra 5 226V?

  • Exceptional power efficiency and battery life for thin-and-light laptops
  • Strong single-core performance that feels snappy for office tasks
  • Integrated Arc Graphics 130V provides impressive iGPU gaming for its class
  • Excellent thermal management with cool and silent operation
  • Robust AI capabilities with a 40 TOPS NPU for AI-enhanced applications
  • Support for high-speed LPDDR5x-8533 on-package memory

What customers dislike about Intel Core Ultra 5 226V?

  • Weak multi-core performance compared to competitors and previous generations
  • Lack of hyper-threading results in fewer threads for heavy multitasking
  • Small 8MB L3 cache compared to higher-tier Ultra 7 and 9 models
  • Struggles with demanding AAA games at 1080p resolution
  • Poor value comparison; often outperformed by similarly priced or cheaper AMD Ryzen alternatives
  • Fixed on-package RAM (16GB for this specific model) limits future upgradability

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01/03/2026
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V - CPU Benchmarks Would you like me to find specific gaming benchmarks or battery life comparisons for laptops featuring this e...

The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is an 8-core, 8-thread Lunar Lake mobile processor optimized for thin-and-light laptops, featuring 3nm TSMC production and a 17W-37W TDP. Designed for efficiency, it delivers strong AI capabilities via an NPU capable of 40 TOPS and upgraded Arc 130V integrated graphics for improved, quiet productivity. However, the chip lacks hyper-threading and a high...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
01/03/2026
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V - benchmark tests

The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V (Lunar Lake) is an 8-core, 8-thread, highly efficient processor designed for ultra-thin laptops, featuring integrated LPDDR5x-8533 memory and a 40 TOPS NPU for AI tasks. It provides strong single-core responsiveness (Geekbench 6 score of 2,527) and competitive multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 score ~9,045) while operating at a low 17W TDP. Key...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
30/03/2026
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V - LaptopMedia

The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V (Lunar Lake) is a highly efficient 8-core processor designed for thin-and-light ultrabooks, utilizing a 4 E core configuration and eliminating Hyper-Threading for enhanced IPC. According to LaptopMedia testing, the chip provides solid productivity responsiveness with Geekbench 6 scores of 2,527 (single-core) and 9,850 (multi-core), complemented by capable...Read more

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computerbase.de
19/12/2025
Acer Revo RB102 Review: Mini PC with Intel Lunar Lake

The Acer Revo RB102 is a compact 599 Euro Mini-PC featuring Intel's "Lunar Lake" Core Ultra 5 226V, 16GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD in a small, versatile form factor. Key advantages include high energy efficiency, quiet operation, and robust connectivity, such as dual 2.5G Ethernet ports suitable for home servers. However, the system has soldered RAM that prevents upgrades and, with 40...Read more

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profesionalreview.com
01/07/2024
Acer Swift 14 AI: The first commercial laptop spotted with Intel Core Ultra 5 226V

The requested link acts as a paginated archive for Profesional Review rather than a single product review, highlighting advancements in high-performance memory, storage, and PCIe 7.0 standards. It covers industry trends from G.SKILL's Computex showcase, emphasizing cooling innovations and the push for higher bandwidth, while focusing on PC component updates. The technologies...Read more

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galaxus.it
14/01/2025
Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 review: long battery life and tablet mode

The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 features an Intel Core Ultra 5 226V processor and offers an exceptional 18-hour battery life, outperforming competitors in longevity. Its 16-inch AMOLED display delivers a 2880 x 1800 resolution with 100% sRGB coverage, paired with a versatile, though heavy, 360-degree form factor. While the device includes a large touchpad, a full number pad, and an...Read more

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techfi.nl
09/07/2025
ASUS NUC 15 Pro vs. NUC 14 Pro AI Review: Which one is smarter?", "ASUS NUC 15 Pro and NUC 14 Pro AI Review: Which is the smarter choice?

The ASUS NUC 15 Pro offers high-performance computing for professionals, utilizing Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors, PCIe 5.0 support, and a tool-less chassis for easy upgrades. While offering exceptional multi-threaded power, it faces drawbacks including high fan noise under load, a higher price point, and limited port selection. Conversely, the NUC 14 Pro AI targets...Read more

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