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CPU
Intel

Intel Core Ultra 5 226V

Processor Released

CPU cores
8
CPU threads
8*
Maximum boost clock
4.5 GHz*

Rendering performance

Median score · higher is better

Three-scene Blender rendering throughput. Versions, operating systems and rendering backends remain separate. This is not a gaming score.

Blender 4.5.0 / Windows / CPU
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V 107.01 samples/min 8 complete runs · Middle 50%: 101.97 - 122.78 · 8 core / 8 thread · Latest: 2026-03-09

Community submissions; cooling, power limits and system configuration can affect results.

Recorded results

Only the same benchmark, version, workload, scenario and unit share a row. Missing results are not zero. System results include the full submitted hardware and software configuration.

Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 4.5.0 · samples/min

Intel Core Ultra 5 226V

25.23 samples/min

8 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
8
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 4.5.0 · samples/min

Intel Core Ultra 5 226V

107.01 samples/min

8 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
8
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
101.97146472059
75th percentile
122.78056646782
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 4.5.0 · samples/min

Intel Core Ultra 5 226V

31.49 samples/min

8 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
8
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 4.5.0 · samples/min

Intel Core Ultra 5 226V

54.57 samples/min

8 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
8
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 4.4.0 · samples/min

Intel Core Ultra 5 226V

20.30 samples/min

5 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
8
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 4.4.0 · samples/min

Intel Core Ultra 5 226V

99.15 samples/min

5 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
8
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
97.047497325282
75th percentile
117.68532023768
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 4.4.0 · samples/min

Intel Core Ultra 5 226V

29.57 samples/min

5 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
8
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 4.4.0 · samples/min

Intel Core Ultra 5 226V

50.75 samples/min

5 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
8
CPU sockets
1

Processing & platform

CPU cores
8
Graphics
Intel® Arc™ 130V GPU*
CPU threads
8*
Performance cores
4
Performance-core base frequency
2.1 GHz*
Low-power core base frequency
2.1 GHz*
Performance-core maximum turbo
4.5 GHz*
Low-power core maximum turbo
3.5 GHz*
Integrated GPU base frequency
400 MHz*
Integrated GPU maximum dynamic frequency
1,850 MHz*
Maximum boost clock
4.5 GHz*
Low-power efficiency cores
4
Socket / package
FCBGA2833*

Cache hierarchy

  • Smart Cache / shared
    Level
    Smart Cache
    Scope
    shared
    Size
    8 MB
  • Reported cache*
    Size
    8 MB*
    Level
    Reported cache (level unstated)*
    Scope
    Intel® Smart Cache*

CPU core groups

  • Performance
    Base frequency
    2.1 GHz
    Boost frequency
    4.5 GHz
    Cores
    4
  • Low-power efficiency
    Base frequency
    2.1 GHz
    Boost frequency
    3.5 GHz
    Cores
    4

Memory & storage

Memory channels
2*

Supported memory

  • Up to LPDDR5X 8533 MT/s*

Power specifications

Processor base power
30 W
Maximum turbo power
37 W

CPU power specifications

  • Minimum Assured Power*
    Power specification
    Minimum Assured Power*
    Rated power
    8 W*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications · 95 fields
Intel® Smart Sound Technology
Yes*
Intel® Wake on Voice
Yes*
Intel® High Definition Audio
Yes*
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Yes*
Intel® Thread Director
Yes*
Intel® Adaptix™ Technology
Yes*
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)
No*
Intel® Threat Detection Technology (TDT)
Yes*
Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT) ‡
No*
Intel® Remote Platform Erase (RPE) ‡
No*
Intel® One-Click Recovery ‡
No*
Total Cores
8*
Intel® Control-Flow Enforcement Technology
Yes*
Intel® Total Memory Encryption - Multi Key
No*
Intel® AES New Instructions
Yes*
Intel® Trusted Execution Technology ‡
Yes*
Execute Disable Bit ‡
Yes*
Intel® OS Guard
Yes*
Intel® Boot Guard
Yes*
Mode-based Execute Control (MBEC)
Yes*
# of Performance-cores
4*
Intel® Virtualization Technology with Redirect Protection (VT-rp) ‡
No*
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) ‡
Yes*
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) ‡
Yes*
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) ‡
Yes*
Intel® Standard Manageability (ISM) ‡
Yes*
Intel® Secure Key
Yes*
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
No*
Intel® Partner Security Engine ‡
Yes*
GPU Name ‡
Intel® Arc™ 130V GPU*
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1.85* GHz
Graphics Output
eDP1.5 | DP 2.1 UHBR20 | HDMI 2.1 FRL*
Total Threads
8*
Max Resolution (HDMI)‡
4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS)7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 FRL)*
Max Resolution (DP)‡
7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz*
DirectX* Support
12.2*
OpenGL* Support
4.6*
OpenCL* Support
3.0*
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Yes*
# of Displays Supported ‡
3*
Device ID
0x64A0*
Max Turbo Frequency
4.5* GHz
Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)‡
3840 x 2400 @ 120Hz*
H.264 Hardware Encode/Decode
Yes*
H.265 (HEVC) Hardware Encode/Decode
Yes*
AV1 Hardware Encode/Decode
Yes*
Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) on GPU
Yes*
Graphics Base Frequency
400* MHz
GPU Peak TOPS (Int8)
53*
Xe-cores
7*
H.266 (VVC) Hardware Encode/Decode
Decode Only*
AI Software Frameworks Supported by GPU
OpenVINO™ | WindowsML | DirectML | ONNX RT | WebGPU | WebNN*
NPU Name‡
Intel® AI Boost*
NPU Peak TOPS (Int8)
40*
Sparsity Support
Yes*
Windows Studio Effects Support
Yes*
AI Software Frameworks Supported by NPU
OpenVINO™ | WindowsML | DirectML | ONNX RT | WebNN*
Cache
8.0* MB
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
Cache description
Intel® Smart Cache*
Original declaration
8 MB Intel® Smart Cache*
Processor Base Power
17* W
Maximum Turbo Power
37* W
Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) on CPU
Yes*
AI Software Frameworks Supported by CPU
OpenVINO™ | WindowsML | DirectML | ONNX RT | WebNN*
# of Low Power Efficient-cores
4*
Single P-core Turbo Frequency
4.5* GHz
P-core Base Frequency
2.1* GHz
Minimum Assured Power
8* W
CPU Lithography
TSMC N3B*
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency
3.5* GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency
2.1* GHz
Marketing Status
Launched*
Launch Date
Q3'24*
Embedded Options Available
No*
Use Conditions
PC/Client/Tablet*
Product Collection
Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)*
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)
16* GB
Memory Types
Up to LPDDR5X 8533 MT/s*
Max # of Memory Channels
2*
Vertical Segment
Mobile*
PCI Express Revision
5.0 and 4.0*
Max # of PCI Express Lanes
8*
Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4
Yes*
Processor Number
226V*
PCI Express Configurations ‡
1x4 (x2 | x4) 5.0 + 1x4 (x1 | x2 | x4) 4.0*
Sockets Supported
FCBGA2833*
Package Size
27.5 mm x 27 mm*
Operating Temperature (Maximum)
100* °C
Intel® Speed Shift Technology
Yes*
Overall Peak TOPS (Int8)
97*
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 ‡
No*
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology ‡
2.0*
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ‡
No*
Intel® 64 ‡
Yes*
Instruction Set
64-bit*
Instruction Set Extensions
Intel® SSE4.1 | Intel® SSE4.2 | Intel® AVX2*
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
Yes*

* Provisional data