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  • Avg. price: ~£910
  • PassMark benchmark result: 17244
  • N. of physical cores: 12
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.9 GHz

Intel Core Ultra 5 235U review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

6.7

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%

6.7

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
6.7

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%

6.0

Performance

18.0%

8.0

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

7.5

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.3

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.9

Platform

1.0%

9.0

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

  • 6.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    6.7

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    7.1

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    7.3

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    2.7

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    5.1

    N. of physical cores

  • 4.4
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    4.6

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    5.1

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    4.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    2.7

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235U is a mid-range mobile processor from the Arrow Lake-U series (Series 2), released in early 2025 and built on a modern 3nm process. It features a unique 12-core architecture comprising 2 high-performance Redwood Cove cores (up to 4.9 GHz), 8 Crestmont efficiency cores, and 2 low-power efficiency cores, supporting a total of 14 threads. Key pros include exceptional energy efficiency with a 15W base TDP (scalable to 57W), a dedicated NPU delivering 12 TOPS for AI-enhanced tasks, and advanced memory support for up to 128GB of LPDDR5x-8400. On the downside, its integrated 4-core Intel Graphics iGPU offers significantly lower performance than the high-tier H-series variants, and its peak clock speeds are slightly lower than flagship Series 2 models.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core Ultra 5 235U

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%

?

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

6.7
Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has a technical score of 6.75 points, which is higher than that of 79.1% 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 235U 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%

6.7

Overall score

40.0%

5.7

Price

6.4
Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.4 points, which is higher than 49.1% 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 235U 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

FCBGA2049
Intel Core Ultra 5 235U uses the FCBGA2049 CPU socket, which is older than that of 65.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.5% 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 235U 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 5 235U 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 5 235U offers 14 CPU threads, which is more than 69.2% of processors and equal to 1.8% 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

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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

4.9 GHz
Intel Core Ultra 5 235U reaches a boost clock of 4.9 GHz which is higher than that of 75.6% of processors and equal to that of 4.6% 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 2 GHz & 10 x 1.6 GHz
Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has a base clock of 2x2 GHz & 10x1.6 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 235U 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 235U 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

12 MB
Intel Core Ultra 5 235U 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

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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

112 KB
Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has an L1 cache of 112 KB which is smaller than that of 98.1% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR5/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X
Intel Core Ultra 5 235U 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: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

8,400 MHz
Intel Core Ultra 5 235U supports memory speeds up to 8400 MHz, which is higher than that of 98.4% of processors and equal to 0.6% 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-8400 MHz
Intel Core Ultra 5 235U supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5X-8400 MHz, which is higher than that of 98.6% of processors and equal to 0.5% 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

128 GB
Intel Core Ultra 5 235U supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 61.9% of processors and equal to 21.4% 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 235U 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

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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

64
Intel Core Ultra 5 235U 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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

300 MHz
Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57% of processors and equal to that of 38.7% 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), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
Intel Core Ultra 5 235U supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode/encode), JPEG (HW decode/encode) media codecs, which is broader support than 98.7% 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: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

15 W
Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has a TDP of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.7% of processors and equal to that of 16.1% 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

15 W
Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has a base power of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.2% of processors and equal to that of 16.2% 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

57 W
Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has a boost power of 57 W which is lower than that of 54.6% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% 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

28 seconds
Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 3.8% of processors and equal to that of 85% 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

yes
Intel Core Ultra 5 235U supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 12-15 W
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Intel Core Ultra 5 235U vs the average processor

  • 3.73x higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (1,806 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >600

    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (1,806 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.1,806 vs 484
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Arrow 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 235U uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Arrow Lake vs Kaby Lake).Arrow Lake vs Kaby Lake
  • 66% higher single-core score
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,442 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 5 235U has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,442 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.2,442 vs 1,471
  • 43.8% better single-core performance
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,570 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 235U has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,570 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.3,570 vs 2,483
  • 6 more CPU cores
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U 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 5 235U has more CPU cores than the average processor (12 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.12 vs 6
  • 4x more L2 per core
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U 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 5 235U 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
  • 2.86x higher memory speed
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (8,400 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 235U has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (8,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.8400 MHz vs 2933 MHz
  • 75% smaller process node
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U 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 235U 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
  • 5 year/s newer release date
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has a newer release date than the average processor (2,025 vs 2,020).
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • Supports HMP
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U supports HMP, the average processor does not.
  • 3.73x higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (1,806 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 66% higher single-core score
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,442 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 43.8% better single-core performance
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,570 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 6 more CPU cores
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has more CPU cores than the average processor (12 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 14% higher boost clock
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 96% higher multi-core score
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (9,395 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 6 more CPU threads
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has more CPU threads than the average processor (14 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 63.7% higher PassMark score
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (17,244 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Arrow Lake vs Kaby Lake).
  • 4x more L2 per core
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U 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.
  • 75% smaller process node
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has a lower process node than the average processor (3 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • Uses big.LITTLE design
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
  • More advanced foundry
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 3 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 50% larger L3 cache
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (12 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 2.86x higher memory speed
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (8,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
  • 2.24x higher memory bandwidth
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (102.4 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • Newer PCIe version
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
  • 4 more PCIe lanes
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • 2x more memory capacity
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 2.67x more GPU execution units
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U 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 5 235U has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
  • 66.7% lower base power
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 10 °C higher TJ Max
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (110 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

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  • 8 lower clock multiplier
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (20 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U 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.
  • 70.8% smaller L1 cache
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (112 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 10 °C higher CPU temperature
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U 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.
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U 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: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U 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
  • 70.8% smaller L1 cache
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (112 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    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

    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (112 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.112 KB vs 384 KB
  • 3.64x more expensive
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U is more expensive than the average processor (£910 vs £250).
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U is more expensive than the average processor (£910 vs £250).£910 vs £250
  • 10 °C higher CPU temperature
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U 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 5 235U 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
  • 8 lower clock multiplier
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (20 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 235U has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (20 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.20 vs 28
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What customers like about Intel Core Ultra 5 235U?

  • High power efficiency and low power draw (15W base TDP), making it ideal for thin-and-light laptops
  • Features a dedicated NPU for accelerating AI-based tasks
  • Supports high-speed memory including LPDDR5/x-8400
  • Solid 12-core architecture (2 P-cores, 8 E-cores, 2 Low Power E-cores) for balanced multitasking
  • Integrated Arc-based graphics capable of handling moderate gaming and media tasks

What customers dislike about Intel Core Ultra 5 235U?

  • Lower raw performance compared to 'H' or 'HX' series counterparts within the same generation
  • Some users find it expensive compared to similar AMD Ryzen 5 processors
  • Integrated graphics performance is significantly lower than the H-series variants
  • Not intended for heavy gaming or high-demand professional creative work without a discrete GPU
  • Hyperthreading is no longer supported in this architecture

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cpubenchmark.net
29/03/2026
Intel Ultra 5 125U vs Ultra 5 235U - CPU Benchmarks

The PassMark comparison between the Intel Core Ultra 5 235U and 125U highlights a generational shift, with the 235U offering higher clock speeds (up to 4.9 GHz) and superior single-thread performance within the same 15W TDP. Built on an advanced 3nm process, the 235U supports faster 8400 MT/s memory, higher capacity, and slightly faster integrated graphics compared to the 125U....Read more

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cpu-monkey.com
02/03/2026
Intel Core Ultra 5 235U Benchmarks & Specs

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235U is a 12-core, 14-thread Arrow Lake-U processor built on a 3nm process, designed for energy-efficient, ultraportable laptops with a 15W base TDP. Featuring Redwood Cove P-cores and Skymont E-cores, along with integrated Intel Xe 4-Core Graphics, it provides capable performance for daily tasks and supports AV1 decoding. Pros include excellent efficiency for...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
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Intel Core Ultra 5 235U CPU Performance Benchmarks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235U is a 2025 Arrow Lake-U series laptop processor featuring a 12-core architecture (2 P-cores, 10 E-cores) and 14 threads, boasting a 15W TDP. PassMark data indicates a CPU Mark of approximately 17,256, marking a 24% multi-threaded performance increase over the older i5-1335U. Pros include exceptional power efficiency, strong 3.5GHz base/4.9GHz boost speeds,...Read more

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geekom.es
22/07/2025
Intel Core Ultra 5 and Intel Core i5: Are They the Same?

The Geekom review compares the Intel Core Ultra 5 (Meteor Lake) with the Core i5 (Raptor Lake), highlighting the Ultra 5's AI-focused architecture with a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for improved efficiency. A key advantage for the Ultra 5 is its integrated Intel Arc graphics, offering up to 100% better performance than the i5’s Iris Xe, making it superior for 1080p gaming...Read more

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tweakers.net
09/05/2025
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F and 235 Quick Test

The Tweakers.net review characterizes the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F and 235 as highly power-efficient processors suited for compact builds, yet they fall short in raw performance compared to competitors. The 65W TDP chips, featuring 10 to 14 cores, run cool and offer modern platform features, but the lack of Hyper-Threading limits their multi-core potential. Overall, weak gaming...Read more

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