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Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235: Comparison
Core Ultra 5 125UL vs Core Ultra 5 235: the l3 cache difference
On l3 cache the spread is 50%, Core Ultra 5 125UL 12 MB against Core Ultra 5 235 24 MB, so Core Ultra 5 235 takes it. They differ on p-core base clock too, 1.3 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 125UL versus 3.4 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 235. They differ on tdp too, 15 W on the Core Ultra 5 125UL versus 65 W on the Core Ultra 5 235. There is a split on form factor as well, Embedded on the Core Ultra 5 125UL versus Desktop on the Core Ultra 5 235. Release year is not the same on both, 2024 on the Core Ultra 5 125UL versus 2025 on the Core Ultra 5 235.
Which should you buy, Core Ultra 5 125UL or Core Ultra 5 235?
The Core Ultra 5 125UL is the one to take for embedded systems and all-in-one PCs, though it is not built for traditional laptop designs and maximum core-count workloads. The Core Ultra 5 235 suits desktop gaming and everyday productivity, though it is not the pick for laptops and fanless designs. Our rating of the Core Ultra 5 125UL (8/10): the Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL packages Intel's mobile Core Ultra silicon onto a socketed LGA platform for embedded and all-in-one system designs. Our rating of the Core Ultra 5 235 (8.2/10): the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is a mainstream desktop Arrow Lake-S processor for everyday desktop builds.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: total threads, integrated graphics, socket, igpu and memory type are identical here.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Core Ultra 5 125UL and Core Ultra 5 235 differ on total cores?
Yes. Total Cores reads 12 on the Core Ultra 5 125UL versus 14 on the Core Ultra 5 235.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL
- Embedded
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- Desktop
Codename
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL
- Meteor Lake
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- Arrow Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL
- 2024
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- 2025
TDP
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL
- 15 W
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- 65 W
iGPU
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL
- Intel Graphics
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- Intel Graphics
Market Segment
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL
- Embedded
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- Desktop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL
- Meteor Lake
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- Arrow Lake-S
Socket
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL
- FCLGA1851
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- FCLGA1851
Process Node
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL
- 4 nm
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- 3 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL
- 12
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- 14Best
Performance Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL
- 2
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- 6Best
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL
- 10Best
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- 8
Total Threads
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL
- 14
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- 14
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL
- Yes
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL
- 1.3 GHz
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- 3.4 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL
- 4.3 GHz
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- 5.0 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL
- 12 MB-50%
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- 24 MBBest
Base Power
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL
- 15 W
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- 65 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL
- 57 W
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- 121 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL
- DDR5
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- DDR5
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL
- Yes
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- Yes
NPU Peak TOPS
- Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL
- 11 TOPS (NPU 3)
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- 13 TOPS (NPU 3)
Which one should you pick?
Choose Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Intel Core Ultra 5 235 if you want the higher L3 cache (24 MB vs 12 MB).
Verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL packages Intel's mobile Core Ultra silicon onto a socketed LGA platform for embedded and all-in-one system designs.
Intel Core Ultra 5 235
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is a mainstream desktop Arrow Lake-S processor for everyday desktop builds.