Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 235
The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is a desktop processor released on January 1, 2025, built on the Arrow Lake architecture using a 3 nm process. It has 14 cores and 14 threads (6 performance cores plus 8 efficiency cores), a base clock of 3.40 GHz, a maximum boost of 5.00 GHz, 24 MB of L3 cache, a 65 W TDP and the FCLGA1851 socket.
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Overview
SummaryThe Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is a desktop processor with a hybrid 14-core layout (6 performance cores + 8 efficiency cores) and 14 threads, built on the Arrow Lake architecture (Compute Tile 's N3B process). It launched in Jan 2025. Clocks run from 3.4 GHz base to 5.0 GHz boost. A 24-MB L3 cache backs the cores (3.7 MB per core). It addresses DDR5 memory up to 256 GB across 2 channels. The chip drops into the FCLGA1851 socket and exposes PCIe 5.0 (24 lanes). Rated TDP is 65 W. Notable platform capabilities: Gaussian Neural Accelerator, Extended Page Tables (EPT), Control-flow Enforcement (CET).
Performance
12 metricsThe Intel Core Ultra 5 235 scores 4,516 in single-core performance and 40,036 in multi-core performance (PassMark CPU Mark ratings). From those two ratings Feex computes 13,446 for overall performance, 32,346 for productivity performance, 30,149 for creator performance, 44,790 for engineering performance and 23,557 for gaming performance. Its multi-core throughput works out to 2,860 per core, 2,860 per thread and 616 per watt. Its computed efficiency index is 1,668. Its performance index is 167, so its overall performance is 67% above the Intel Core i5-12400 (index 100). Each bar shows the score as a share of a reference ceiling, which is the larger of the 99th-percentile score across the Feex CPU database and a fixed baseline.
How these scores are computed
Single-core and multi-core performance are PassMark CPU Mark single-thread and multi-thread ratings. Every other figure on this page's performance section is computed by Feex from those two ratings plus core count, thread count and TDP, so it is a derived value and not a separate benchmark run.
- Overall performance is the geometric mean of the two ratings: the square root of single-core times multi-core.
- Productivity performance is 0.65 times multi-core plus 1.4 times single-core.
- Creator performance is 0.55 times multi-core plus 1.8 times single-core.
- Engineering performance is multi-core times the smaller of 1.4 and (0.9 plus cores divided by 64).
- Gaming performance is 3 times single-core plus 0.25 times multi-core.
- Performance per core, per thread and per watt divide the multi-core rating by physical cores, logical threads and TDP in watts.
- The efficiency index is the square root of single-core times multi-core, divided by the square root of TDP.
- The performance index is overall performance divided by the overall performance of the Intel Core i5-12400 (8,069), times 100.
Workload Benchmarks
8 workloadsScores for individual PassMark CPU Mark test categories. Higher is better. These are measured test scores, not computed from the single-core and multi-core ratings.
In the individual workload tests the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 scores 88,536 in integer math, 118,739 in floating-point math, 392,638 in compression, 29,421 in cryptography, 2,582 in physics simulation, 32,995 in vector SIMD, 373 in the prime sieve and 49,250 in sorting. Higher is better. Compared with the Intel Core i5-12400, it is 50% above in integer math, 159% above in floating-point math, 72% above in compression, 156% above in cryptography, 137% above in physics simulation, 113% above in vector SIMD, 457% above in the prime sieve and 117% above in sorting. Each bar shows the score as a share of that workload's reference ceiling, the larger of the 99th-percentile score across CPUs with a recorded value and a fixed baseline.
Core Configuration
8 specsThe Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has 14 physical cores and runs 14 logical threads. It uses a hybrid layout of 6 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores. It does not support simultaneous multithreading, so its thread count equals its core count. It runs at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boosts up to 5.00 GHz.
Architecture & Generation
9 specsThe Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is a desktop processor, belongs to the Intel Core Ultra 5 family, uses the Arrow Lake architecture, carries the codename Arrow Lake and is manufactured on a Compute Tile 's N3B process. It launched in Jan 2025.
Cache
5 specsThe Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has 1.41 MB of L1 cache, 26 MB of L2 cache and 24 MB of L3 cache. That adds up to about 51.4 MB of cache, or 3.67 MB per core.
Cache Hierarchy
3 levelsThe Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has a 3-level cache hierarchy: L1 at 1.4 MB, L2 at 26 MB and L3 at 24 MB. L2 is the largest level and makes up about 51% of the cache listed here.
Memory Support
7 specsThe Intel Core Ultra 5 235 supports DDR5 memory, addresses up to 256 GB of memory and uses 2 memory channels. It does not support DDR4 and LPDDR memory. It supports ECC memory.
Graphics
4 specsThe Intel Core Ultra 5 235 includes integrated graphics (Intel Graphics) and clocks the graphics up to 2.00 GHz.
Platform & Compatibility
3 specsThe Intel Core Ultra 5 235 uses the FCLGA1851 socket, supports PCI Express 5.0 and provides up to 24 PCIe lanes.
Power & Thermals
1 specThe Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has a rated TDP of 65 W.
Platform Capabilities
23 supported, 0 not supportedInstruction sets, security, virtualization, AI acceleration and OS readiness. Features are listed as supported, explicitly not supported, or not recorded; a feature that is not recorded is not the same as unsupported.
Instruction Sets
13 supportedSecurity and Reliability
5 supportedVirtualization
3 supportedAI Acceleration
1 supportedOS Compatibility
1 supportedThe Intel Core Ultra 5 235 supports AES-NI, AVX2, AVX, CET, FMA, 64-bit (x86-64), SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3 and MMX among its instruction set features. Feex has no record for AMX, AVX-512, AVX-VNNI, CET-IBT, CET-SS and FMA3, which is different from being unsupported.
The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 supports Control-flow Enforcement (CET), Boot Guard, Hardware RNG, OS Guard and Mode-Based Execute Control among its security features. Feex has no record for AES-NI, Execute Disable (NX), Hardware Shield, OS Guard (SMAP), SGX and SMAP, which is different from being unsupported.
The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 supports Extended Page Tables (EPT), VT-d (DMA Remapping) and VT-x (Hardware Virtualization) among its virtualization features. Feex has no record for VT-x with EPT, IOMMU, Second-Level Address Translation and Unrestricted Guest, which is different from being unsupported.
The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 supports Gaussian Neural Accelerator among its AI acceleration features.
Feex records the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 as Windows 11 eligible.
Physical & Manufacturing
2 specsThe Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is manufactured by TSMC. It launched at a price of $247.
Naming & Aliases
5 specsThe Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is also identified by the model number 235 and the processor number 235.
Real-world compute in the Feex fleet
No machines yetNo Feex fleet machines with the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 have reported compute telemetry yet, so real-world compute for this processor is not recorded.
Data Coverage
68% recordedFeex has recorded 68% of the specifications it tracks for the Intel Core Ultra 5 235. Values Feex does not hold are shown as "Not recorded" rather than estimated.
Not recorded: Core Configuration: All-Core Boost and Unlocked Multiplier. Architecture & Generation: ISA Family and Market Status. Cache: L2 Cache (per Core) and L4 Cache. Memory Support: Memory Bandwidth and Max Memory Speed. Graphics: Execution Units, Display Outputs and Max Video Memory. Platform & Compatibility: Package and Package Size. Power & Thermals: Base Power, Maximum Turbo Power, Configurable TDP (Min), Configurable TDP (Max), Max Junction Temperature and Tcase. Physical & Manufacturing: Transistor Count, Die Size and Die Count. Naming & Aliases: SKU and Part Number.
Common questions
12 answeredHow many cores and threads does the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 have?
The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has 14 cores and 14 threads.
What architecture does the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 use?
The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is built on the Arrow Lake architecture on a Compute Tile 's N3B process.
Does the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 have integrated graphics?
Yes. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 includes integrated graphics: Intel Graphics.
What socket does the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 use?
The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 uses the FCLGA1851 socket.
What memory does the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 support?
The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 supports DDR5 up to 256 GB across 2 channels.
How fast does the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 run?
The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 can boost up to 5.0 GHz, with a 3.4 GHz base clock.
What is the TDP of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235?
The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has a TDP of 65 W.
How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 perform?
In the Feex normalized performance dataset, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 scores 40,036 multi-core and 4,516 single-core.
What advanced capabilities does the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 support?
Notable platform capabilities reported for the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 include Gaussian Neural Accelerator, Extended Page Tables (EPT), Control-flow Enforcement (CET).
What is the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 best for?
Based on its specifications, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is well suited for High-FPS gaming & low-latency tasks, Daily productivity & development, Mini PCs and graphics-included builds.
How much cache does the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 have?
The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has 1440 KB of L1 cache, 26624 KB of L2 cache and 24 MB of L3 cache.
How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 compare with the Intel Core i5-12400?
The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has a computed performance index of 167, which is 67% above the Intel Core i5-12400 (index 100). The index is derived from the single-core and multi-core ratings.