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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£350
  • Avg. price in US: ~$400
  • PassMark benchmark result: 18344
  • N. of physical cores: 8
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.7 GHz

Intel Core Ultra 5 236V review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

6.5

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%

6.5

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Good
6.5

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%

5.7

Performance

18.0%

8.4

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

6.0

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.4

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.2

Platform

1.0%

8.8

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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 6.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    7.4

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    7.4

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    6.7

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    2.1

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

  • 3.7
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    4.7

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    2.8

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    2.1

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 5 236V is a mid-range mobile processor from the Lunar Lake family, featuring an 8-core configuration with 4 Lion Cove performance cores (up to 4.7 GHz) and 4 Skymont efficiency cores (up to 3.5 GHz). It is characterized by its 3nm manufacturing process, a 17W base TDP, and a built-in 40 TOPS NPU for AI acceleration, alongside integrated Arc Graphics 130V and 16 GB of on-package LPDDR5x-8533 RAM. Main pros include exceptional power efficiency for slim laptops, high-speed integrated memory, and native support for modern standards like PCIe 5.0, WiFi 7, and Thunderbolt 4. However, notable cons include the lack of hyper-threading, a relatively small 8 MB L3 cache, and the inability to upgrade the 16 GB memory since it is permanently integrated into the processor package.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core Ultra 5 236V

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%

?

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

?

Power & Thermal

4.0%

?

Platform

1.0%

?

Integrated Graphics

6.5
Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has a technical score of 6.46 points, which is higher than that of 72.8% 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 236V 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%

6.5

Overall score

40.0%

8.7

Price

7.1
Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.1 points, which is higher than 74.3% 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 236V 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

FCBGA2833
Intel Core Ultra 5 236V uses the FCBGA2833 CPU socket, which is older than that of 64.2% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% 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 236V 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+

8
Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has 8 CPU cores, which is more than 63.4% of processors and equal to 13.6% 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+

8
Intel Core Ultra 5 236V offers 8 CPU threads, which is more than 35.3% of processors and equal to 19% 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

1
Intel Core Ultra 5 236V offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.7% of processors and equal to 30.3% of processors.
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

4.7 GHz
Intel Core Ultra 5 236V reaches a boost clock of 4.7 GHz which is higher than that of 67.1% of processors and equal to that of 3.7% 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

4 x 2.1 GHz & 4 x 2.1 GHz
Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has a base clock of 4x2.1 GHz & 4x2.1 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 236V 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 236V 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

8 MB
Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has an L3 cache of 8 MB which is larger than that of 39.7% of processors and equal to that of 11.8% 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

14 MB
Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has an L2 cache of 14 MB which is larger than that of 87.5% of processors and equal to that of 2.2% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

1,433.6 KB
Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has an L1 cache of 1433.6 KB which is larger than that of 94.3% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% 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

LPDDR5X
Intel Core Ultra 5 236V supports DDR LPDDR5X, which is newer than that of 89.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.5% 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

8,533 MHz
Intel Core Ultra 5 236V supports memory speeds up to 8533 MHz, which is higher than that of 99.1% of processors and equal to 0.9% 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-8533 MHz
Intel Core Ultra 5 236V supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5X-8533 MHz, which is higher than that of 99.2% of processors and equal to 0.8% 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

16 GB
Intel Core Ultra 5 236V supports up to 16 GB of memory, which is less than 91.7% of processors and equal to 6.4% 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

yes
Intel Core Ultra 5 236V 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

Intel Arc Graphics 130V
Intel Core Ultra 5 236V uses the Intel Arc Graphics 130V integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 86.8% of processors and equal to that in 0.2% 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: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

64
Intel Core Ultra 5 236V 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

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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

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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

17 W
Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has a TDP of 17 W which is lower than that of 76.1% of processors and equal to that of 1.4% 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

17 W
Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has a base power of 17 W which is lower than that of 75.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.4% 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

37 W
Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has a boost power of 37 W which is lower than that of 73.3% of processors and equal to that of 1% 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 236V 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 236V supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 8 W
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Intel Core Ultra 5 236V vs the average processor

  • 56.5% better single-core performance
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,885 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 236V has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,885 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.3,885 vs 2,483
  • 73.4% higher single-core score
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,551 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 236V has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,551 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.2,551 vs 1,471
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Lunar 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 236V uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Lunar Lake vs Kaby Lake).Lunar Lake vs Kaby Lake
  • 5.6x larger L2 cache
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (14 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 5 236V has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (14 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.14 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 5x more L2 per core
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (2.5 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 236V has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (2.5 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.2.5 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • Newer PCIe version
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3.0).
    What it is: The newest PCIe generation the processor can use directly for graphics cards, SSDs, and other high-speed expansion devices.
    When it matters: When you want support for newer GPUs or SSDs, or more bandwidth for high-speed expansion hardware.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 4.0

    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3.0).5.0 vs 3.0
  • 2.91x higher memory speed
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (8,533 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 236V has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (8,533 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.8533 MHz vs 2933 MHz
  • 75% smaller process node
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V 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 236V 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
  • 4 year/s newer release date
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has a newer release date than the average processor (2,024 vs 2,020).
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • Supports HMP
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V supports HMP, the average processor does not.
  • 56.5% better single-core performance
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,885 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 73.4% higher single-core score
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,551 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 2.04x higher multi-core score
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (9,774 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 9.3% higher boost clock
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 74.2% higher PassMark score
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (18,344 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 2 more CPU cores
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 4 wider front-end design
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has a higher front-end width than the average processor (8 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Lunar Lake vs Kaby Lake).
  • 5.6x larger L2 cache
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (14 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 5x more L2 per core
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (2.5 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 236V 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 236V uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
  • More advanced foundry
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 3 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 3.73x larger L1 cache
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (1,433.6 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • Newer PCIe version
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3.0).
  • 2.91x higher memory speed
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (8,533 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 2.99x higher memory bandwidth
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (137 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
  • Better integrated GPU
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Intel Arc Graphics 130V vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 2.67x more GPU execution units
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has more GPU execution units than the average processor (64 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • 62.2% lower base power
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has a lower base power draw than the average processor (17 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 42.2% lower boost power
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (37 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • 62.2% lower TDP
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has a lower TDP than the average processor (17 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

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Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • No multithreading support
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • 7 lower clock multiplier
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (21 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V 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.
  • 8 fewer PCIe lanes
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (8 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • 75% less memory capacity
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V 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 236V 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
  • No multithreading support
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
    What it is: Lets each physical core run more than one thread at the same time, such as with Hyper-Threading or SMT.
    When it matters: When multitasking, rendering, compiling, virtualization, or other thread-heavy work benefits from more total processing threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 8 fewer PCIe lanes
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (8 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: HIGH

    Good value: >=20

    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (8 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.8 vs 16
  • 75% less memory capacity
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    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

    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.16 GB vs 64 GB
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 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

    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.1 vs 2
  • 40% more expensive
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V is more expensive than the average processor (£350 vs £250).
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V is more expensive than the average processor (£350 vs £250).£350 vs £250
  • 7 lower clock multiplier
    Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (21 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 236V has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (21 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.21 vs 28
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What customers like about Intel Core Ultra 5 236V?

  • Excellent power efficiency with a 17W base TDP, making it ideal for thin-and-light laptops and extended battery life
  • Solid single-core performance suitable for daily productivity, office work, and students
  • Modern feature set including a 40 TOPS AI NPU for enhanced AI-driven applications
  • Support for high-speed LPDDR5X-8533 RAM and advanced connectivity like WiFi 7 and Thunderbolt 4
  • Low latency internal fabric that improves small data transfers between cores and caches

What customers dislike about Intel Core Ultra 5 236V?

  • Lack of Hyper-Threading can limit multi-threaded performance compared to competitors and previous generations
  • The Arc 130V integrated graphics are 'nerfed' with only 7 Xe cores, making it underpowered for modern AAA gaming at 1080p
  • Small 8 MB L3 cache compared to higher-tier Ultra 7 and Ultra 9 models, which can impact performance in demanding workloads
  • Performance is often described as 'underwhelming' in early multi-core benchmarks like Geekbench, appearing similar to older or entry-level chips
  • On-package RAM is capped at 16 GB for this specific SKU, which may be restrictive for power users

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cpubenchmark.net
29/03/2026
Intel Core Ultra 5 236V - CPU Benchmarks Suggested Next Step Would you like to see a performance comparison between the Core Ultra 5 236V and its dire...

The Intel Core Ultra 5 236V (Lunar Lake) is an 8-core/8-thread mobile processor designed for extreme efficiency in thin-and-light laptops, featuring 16GB of on-package LPDDR5X memory. PassMark benchmarks indicate a solid 18,326 CPU Mark score, offering strong single-threaded performance while trailing behind higher-power H-series chips in multi-core tasks. Pros include 40 TOPS NPU...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
29/03/2026
Intel Core Ultra 5 236V - LaptopMedia

The Intel Core Ultra 5 236V is a "Lunar Lake" processor designed for efficient, thin-and-light laptops, featuring an 8-core/8-thread architecture (4 P-cores + 4 E-cores) produced on a 3 nm node. It delivers solid mid-range performance with Geekbench 6 multi-core scores around 10,000, aligning with the AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS and Apple M2, making it suitable for productivity and light...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
Q3 2024
Intel Core Ultra 5 236V - LaptopMedia

The Intel Core Ultra 5 236V, analyzed on Notebookcheck, is a 3nm, 8-core/8-thread processor designed for thin-and-light laptops, featuring 4 Lion Cove performance cores (up to 4.7 GHz) and 4 Skymont efficiency cores (up to 3.5 GHz). This Lunar Lake chip integrates LPDDR5x-8533 memory and a 40 TOPS NPU, prioritizing energy efficiency with a 17W base TDP. Key advantages include its...Read more

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computerbild.de
24/10/2024
Core Ultra 9, Ultra 7, Ultra 5 Review: Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs

Computer Bild’s review of Intel’s Arrow Lake processors (Core Ultra 9 285K, Ultra 7 265K, Ultra 5 245K) highlights a significant architectural shift that prioritizes power efficiency over massive raw speed gains, featuring strong productivity performance in creative tasks. However, the processors show inconsistent, sometimes regressive gaming performance compared to previous...Read more

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hardwareluxx.de
24/09/2024
Economical and efficient: Intel's Lunar Lake performance analysis

The Hardwareluxx review of the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V (Lunar Lake) highlights a successful shift towards extreme efficiency for thin-and-light laptops, delivering exceptional battery life and low-power operation over raw, high-end performance. Tested in the ASUS ZenBook S14, the architecture boasts significantly improved integrated Arc Xe2 graphics and a robust NPU for AI...Read more

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valid.x86.fr
29/03/2026
CPU-Z Benchmark for Intel Core Ultra 5 236V (8T)

This CPU-Z validation report highlights the performance of an Intel Core i9-14900KS, which is currently one of the fastest consumer processors on the market as of March 2026, featuring a massive single-thread score of 1,045 points and a multi-thread score of 18,234 points for 16 threads. The primary pro of this system is its extreme clock speed, which can reach up to 6.2 GHz via...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
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Intel Core Ultra 5 236V | LaptopMedia Italy

The Intel Core Ultra 5 236V is a 3nm "Lunar Lake" processor designed for efficiency in ultra-portable devices, featuring 4 Lion Cove performance cores and 4 Skymont efficient cores. It integrates 16GB of LPDDR5x-8533 RAM directly onto the package for superior speeds, operating at a low base TDP of 17W, which boosts to 37W. Key strengths include exceptional power efficiency and a...Read more

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