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Intel Core Ultra 7 164U

Explore Intel Core Ultra 7 164U technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
6.3/ 10
Technical rating

Good

Intel Core Ultra 7 164U is a Laptop processor with 12 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 12659 and a single-thread rating of 2919. Its stated TDP is 9 W.

CPU Mark12,659
162 samples
Single Thread2,919
Overall rank#1,545
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Good
6.3Good

Intel Core Ultra 7 164U is a Laptop processor with 12 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 12659 and a single-thread rating of 2919. Its stated TDP is 9 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U is a Laptop released in 2024. Recorded specifications include a 9 W reference TDP, a 12,659 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 12,659 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,919 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: LPDDR5. The 9 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core Ultra 7 164U specifications?

The main recorded details are a 9 W reference TDP, a 12,659 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U use?

The recorded reference TDP is 9 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD Ryzen 5 4600UAMD12,800 points
02Intel CoreTM Ultra 5 115UIntel12,771 points
03Intel Core i5-1245UIntel12,738 points
04Intel Core Ultra 7 164UThis CPU12,659 points
05AMD Ryzen 5 5500UAMD12,581 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel CoreTM Ultra 5 115UIntel3,421 points
02Intel Core i5-1245UIntel3,023 points
03Intel Core Ultra 7 164UThis CPU2,919 points
04AMD Ryzen 5 5500UAMD2,386 points
05AMD Ryzen 5 4600UAMD2,331 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Core Ultra 7 164UThis CPU1,406.6 Mark/W
02AMD Ryzen 5 4600UAMD853.3 Mark/W
03Intel CoreTM Ultra 5 115UIntel851.4 Mark/W
04Intel Core i5-1245UIntel849.2 Mark/W
05AMD Ryzen 5 5500UAMD838.7 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
129,691.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
8,414.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
7,381.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
57.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
32,045.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
48,294.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
882.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
14,251.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2024
Socket—
Cores / threads12 / —
Base clock—
Max turbo—
TDP9 W
Integrated graphicsIntel Graphics

Memory support

LPDDR5
Memory typeLPDDR5
Official speed—
Maximum capacity650 GB

Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.