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Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235: Comparison
Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL and Intel Core Ultra 5 235 separate most on l3 cache: Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL at 18 MB, Intel Core Ultra 5 235 at 21 MB, 14% in favour of Intel Core Ultra 5 235. They match on form factor and threads.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2025 |
| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |
| iGPU | Intel Graphics (Xe-LPG) | Intel Graphics (Xe-LPG, 4 EU) |
| Socket | LGA 1851 (embedded/AIO variant) | LGA 1851 |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB-14% | 21 MB |
| Cores | 12 | 14 |
| Threads | 14 | 14 |
| Base Clock | 1.3 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| NPU | 11 TOPS (NPU 3) | 13 TOPS (NPU 3) |
| Architecture | Meteor Lake | Arrow Lake-S |
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.
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