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Intel Core Ultra 5 226V vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX: Comparison
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V and Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX separate most on l3 cache: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V at 12 MB, Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX at 28 MB, 57% in favour of Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX.
Specs
| Specification |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2025 |
| TDP | 17 W | 55 W |
| iGPU | Intel Arc 130V/140V (Xe2) | Intel Graphics (Xe-LPG, reduced EU count) |
| Socket | BGA 2833 (on-package LPDDR5X) | BGA 2114 (BGA, soldered) |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB-57% | 28 MB |
| Cores | 8 | 14 |
| Threads | 8 | 14 |
| NPU | 45 TOPS (NPU 4) | 13 TOPS (NPU 3) |
| Architecture | Lunar Lake | Arrow Lake-HX |
Verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
8.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is a non-vPro Lunar Lake chip built for consumer ultra-thin laptops prioritizing battery life.
Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX
8.8 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile package, suited to high-end gaming and creator laptops that can handle the higher TDP.