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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£370
  • Avg. price in US: ~$450
  • PassMark benchmark result: 12565
  • N. of physical cores: 12
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.8 GHz
  • CPU socket: FCBGA2551
  • TDP (Thermal design power): 9 W

Intel Core Ultra 7 164U review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

7.6

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%

7.6

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.6

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%

7.5

Performance

18.0%

8.4

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

6.7

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.1

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.3

Platform

1.0%

9.4

Integrated Graphics

Very 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%

?

Popularity

  • 8.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    ?

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    ?

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    9.2

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    ?

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    10

    N. of physical cores

  • 8.4
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    10

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    ?

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    ?

    L3 cache

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £370

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Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U is an ultra-low-power mobile processor from the Meteor Lake family, featuring 12 cores (2 Performance, 8 Efficient, and 2 Low Power Efficient cores) and 14 threads with a max turbo frequency of 4.8 GHz. Designed for thin-and-light laptops, it operates at a remarkably low base TDP of 9W (up to 30W turbo) and includes an integrated AI Boost NPU for local AI acceleration and a 4-core Intel Arc iGPU running at 1.8 GHz. Its main pros include exceptional energy efficiency for long battery life, support for fast LPDDR5x-6400 memory, and dedicated hardware for modern AI tasks. However, it faces some drawbacks, such as limited multithreaded performance compared to high-wattage H-series chips, a reduced 12MB L3 cache, and integrated graphics that may struggle with demanding AAA gaming or heavy 4K video encoding.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core Ultra 7 164U

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%

?

Performance

18.0%

?

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

?

Power & Thermal

4.0%

?

Platform

1.0%

?

Integrated Graphics

7.6
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a technical score of 7.62 points, which is higher than that of 71% 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 7 164U 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%

7.6

Overall score

40.0%

8.6

Price

7.9
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.9 points, which is higher than 75.2% 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: LOW

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: LOW

mobile
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U 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: LOW

FCBGA2551
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U uses the FCBGA2,551 CPU socket, which is older than that of 65.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% 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: LOW

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: LOW

x86-64
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U 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+

12
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has 12 CPU cores, which is more than 81.5% of processors and equal to 5.5% 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+

14
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U offers 14 CPU threads, which is more than 69.3% of processors and equal to 1.7% 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: LOW

Good value: 2

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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

4.8 GHz
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U reaches a boost clock of 4.8 GHz which is higher than that of 71.2% of processors and equal to that of 4.3% 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

2 x 1.1 GHz & 8 x 0.7 GHz & 2 x 2.1 GHz
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a base clock of 2x1.1 GHz & 8x0.7 GHz & 2x2.1 GHz which is lower than that of 60.6% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: <10 nm

7 nm
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U uses a 7 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 71.5% of processors and equal to that of 10.9% 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: LOW

Intel 4
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U is built on the Intel 4 foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 94.6% of processors and equal to that of 1.4% 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

12 MB
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has an L3 cache of 12 MB which is larger than that of 54.4% of processors and equal to that of 9% 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

10 MB
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has an L2 cache of 10 MB which is larger than that of 80.5% of processors and equal to that of 1.8% 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: LOW

Good value: >=512 KB

1,184 KB
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has an L1 cache of 1,184 KB which is larger than that of 89.1% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
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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: LOW

Good value: DDR5

DDR5/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U supports DDR DDR5/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X, which is newer than that of 93.8% of processors and equal to that of 1.3% 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: LOW

Good value: >=4800 MHz

6,400 MHz
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U supports memory speeds up to 6,400 MHz, which is higher than that of 83.9% of processors and equal to 8.1% 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: LOW

Good value: >=5600 MHz

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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: LOW

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: LOW

Good value: >=128 GB

64 GB
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.5% 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: LOW

yes
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U includes integrated graphics. 12.4% 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: LOW

Intel Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U uses the Intel Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 84.8% of processors and equal to that in 1.3% 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: LOW

Good value: >=24

64
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has 64 GPU execution units, which is more than 87.4% of processors and equal to 3.5% 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: LOW

Good value: >=350 MHz

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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), AV1 (HW decode/encode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), AV1 (HW decode/encode), JPEG (HW decode/encode) media codecs, which is broader support than 98.5% of processors and equal to 0.1% 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: LOW

Good value: <30 W

9 W
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a TDP of 9 W which is lower than that of 95.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% 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: LOW

Good value: <30 W

9 W
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a base power of 9 W which is lower than that of 95.2% of processors and equal to that of 1.1% 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: LOW

Good value: <50 W

30 W
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a boost power of 30 W which is lower than that of 79.9% of processors and equal to that of 0.2% 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: LOW

Good value: <=28 s

28 seconds
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 3.4% of processors and equal to that of 86.1% of processors.
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

no
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U does not support configurable TDP. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs the average processor

  • 6 more CPU cores
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has more CPU cores than the average processor (12 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU 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+

    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has more CPU cores than the average processor (12 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.12 vs 6
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Meteor 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: HIGH

    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Meteor Lake vs Kaby Lake).Meteor Lake vs Kaby Lake
  • 85.8% higher multi-core score
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (8,973 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (8,973 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.8,973 vs 4,829
  • 4x more L2 per core
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    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 7 164U has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 44.9% higher single-core score
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,131 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,131 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.2,131 vs 1,471
  • 4x larger L2 cache
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (10 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 7 164U has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (10 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.10 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
    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: LOW

    Good value: DDR5

    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4).DDR5/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4
  • 6 more CPU threads
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has more CPU threads than the average processor (14 vs 8). The average processor has 8 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+

    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has more CPU threads than the average processor (14 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.14 vs 8
  • Advanced security extensions
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TDT, TME, TME-MK vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
  • 3 newer release date
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a newer release date than the average processor (2023 vs 2020).
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not. 0% of processors include crypto acceleration.
  • Supports HMP
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U supports HMP, the average processor does not. 22.7% of processors support HMP.
  • 6 more CPU cores
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has more CPU cores than the average processor (12 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 85.8% higher multi-core score
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (8,973 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 44.9% higher single-core score
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,131 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 6 more CPU threads
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has more CPU threads than the average processor (14 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 11.6% higher boost clock
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 16% better single-core performance
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,899 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
  • 2 wider front-end design
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
  • 18.8% higher PassMark score
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (12,565 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Meteor Lake vs Kaby Lake).
  • 4x more L2 per core
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 4x larger L2 cache
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (10 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • More advanced foundry
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 4 vs Intel 14 nm).
  • Uses big.LITTLE design
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not. 20.5% of processors use a big.LITTLE design.
  • 3.08x larger L1 cache
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (1,184 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 58.3% smaller die size
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a lower die size than the average processor (73.9 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
  • 41.7% smaller process node
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a lower process node than the average processor (7 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 50% larger L3 cache
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (12 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
  • 2.18x higher memory speed
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (6,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Newer PCIe version
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
  • Better integrated GPU
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Intel Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 2.67x more GPU execution units
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has more GPU execution units than the average processor (64 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • 1 more supported displays
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
  • 80% lower base power
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (9 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 10 °C higher TJ Max
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (110 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 80% lower TDP
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a lower TDP than the average processor (9 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
  • 50% lower boost power
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (30 W vs 60 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 60 W.

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Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • 17 lower clock multiplier
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (11 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • Lower base clock
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a lower base clock than the average processor (2x1.1 GHz & 8x0.7 GHz & 2x2.1 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 4 fewer PCIe lanes
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (12 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • No configurable TDP
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 10 °C higher CPU temperature
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (110 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
  • No configurable TDP
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does. 52.8% of processors support 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

    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 4 fewer PCIe lanes
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (12 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: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=20

    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (12 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.12 vs 16
  • 10 °C higher CPU temperature
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (110 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    What it is: The reported operating temperature of the processor.
    When it matters: When you monitor thermals, cooling, or system stability.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <100 °C

    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (110 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.110 °C vs 100 °C
  • 48% more expensive
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U is more expensive than the average processor (£370 vs £250).
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U is more expensive than the average processor (£370 vs £250).£370 vs £250
  • 17 lower clock multiplier
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (11 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 7 164U has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (11 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.11 vs 28
  • Lower base clock
    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a lower base clock than the average processor (2x1.1 GHz & 8x0.7 GHz & 2x2.1 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
    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

    Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a lower base clock than the average processor (2x1.1 GHz & 8x0.7 GHz & 2x2.1 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).2x1.1 GHz & 8x0.7 GHz & 2x2.1 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz
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What customers like about Intel Core Ultra 7 164U?

  • Exceptional power efficiency for thin-and-light devices with a low 9W base TDP
  • Integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) provides dedicated AI acceleration for background tasks like noise removal and video effects
  • Solid multitasking performance for productivity workloads thanks to its 12-core, 14-thread architecture
  • Noticeable improvement in integrated graphics performance over previous generations, supporting modern video codecs like AV1
  • Maintains snappy performance in ultra-portable form factors like detachables and tablets

What customers dislike about Intel Core Ultra 7 164U?

  • Lower peak performance compared to 15W H-series or U-series chips (e.g., Ultra 7 155U or 165U) due to stricter thermal and power limits
  • Only features 2 Performance cores, making it less suitable for sustained heavy workloads like 4K video editing or high-end gaming
  • Reduced L3 cache (12 MB) compared to higher-tier Core Ultra models, which can impact data-intensive tasks
  • Performance is highly dependent on the laptop's specific cooling solution and can throttle under heavy stress
  • Naming scheme can be confusing, as 'Ultra 7' branding may lead some to expect higher performance than this 9W part provides

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cpubenchmark.net
30/09/2026
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Intel Ultra 7 164U vs Ultra 7 165U - CPU Benchmarks
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30/09/2026
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Intel Core Ultra 7 164U Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser
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cpubenchmark.net
Q2 2024
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PassMark Software: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U - CPU Benchmarks
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laptopmedia.com
11/10/2024
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17/07/2024
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PCMag UK: Dell Latitude 7350 Detachable - Review 2024
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notebookcheck.biz
13/09/2024
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Dell Latitude 7350 review: The Core Ultra 7 164U debuts in a convertible
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Q2 2024
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10/09/2024
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30/03/2026
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14/11/2024
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