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Intel Core Ultra 5 225H vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235H: Comparison

Core Ultra 5 225H vs Core Ultra 5 235H p-core boost clock compared

P-core boost clock is the dividing line, Core Ultra 5 225H 4.9 GHz against Core Ultra 5 235H 5 GHz. There is a split on igpu model as well, Intel Arc 130T on the Core Ultra 5 225H versus Intel Arc 140T on the Core Ultra 5 235H. Igpu compute units is not the same on both, 7 on the Core Ultra 5 225H versus 8 on the Core Ultra 5 235H.

Core Ultra 5 225H vs Core Ultra 5 235H: which one fits your build

The Core Ultra 5 225H suits mainstream 14 and 16 inch laptops for work and study and photo editing, coding and heavy multitasking on a budget, though it is not built for copilot+ PC AI features, which need a 40+ TOPS NPU and demanding modern games without a dedicated GPU. It is the wrong buy for buyers who want the longest battery life, where U-series and 200V laptops fit better. Buy the Core Ultra 5 235H for business laptops managed by IT with Intel vPro and coding, photo editing and heavy multitasking, though it is not the pick for copilot+ PC AI features, which need a 40+ TOPS NPU and demanding modern games without a dedicated GPU. Avoid it for home buyers who do not need vPro and want the lowest price.

Where the two are identical

The common ground is wider than the gap: total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, low power cores and total threads are identical here. They match on 24 further specifications as well.

Do the Core Ultra 5 225H and Core Ultra 5 235H differ on e-core boost clock?

Yes. E-Core Boost Clock reads 4.3 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 225H versus 4.4 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 235H.

Is the TDP the same on the Core Ultra 5 225H and Core Ultra 5 235H?

It is. Both are listed at 28 W, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Brand

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    Intel
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    Intel
  • Product Line

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    Core Ultra 5
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    Core Ultra 5
  • Form Factor

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    Laptop
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    Laptop
  • Model Number

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    225H
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    235H
  • Codename

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    Arrow Lake
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    Arrow Lake
  • Release Year

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    2025
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    2025
  • TDP

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    28 W
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    28 W
  • iGPU

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    Intel Arc 130T GPU
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    Intel Arc 140T GPU
  • Market Segment

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    Laptop
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    Laptop
  • Microarchitecture

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    Arrow Lake
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
  • Socket

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    FCBGA2049
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    FCBGA2049
  • Process Node

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    3 nm
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    3 nm
  • Total Cores

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    14
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    14
  • Performance Cores

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    4
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    4
  • Efficiency Cores

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    10
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    10
  • Low Power Cores

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    2
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    2
  • Total Threads

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    14
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    14
  • SMT Enabled

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    No
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    No
  • P-Core Base Clock

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    1.7 GHz
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    2.4 GHz
  • P-Core Boost Clock

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    4.9 GHz
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    5 GHz
  • E-Core Base Clock

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    1.3 GHz
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    1.8 GHz
  • E-Core Boost Clock

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    4.3 GHz
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    4.4 GHz
  • Unlocked Multiplier

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    No
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    No
  • L3 Cache

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    18 MB
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    18 MB
  • Base Power

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    28 W
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    28 W
  • Max Turbo Power

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    115 W
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    115 W
  • Max Operating Temp

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    110 C
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    110 C
  • Memory Type

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    LPDDR5/x up to 8400 MT/s, DDR5 up to 6400 MT/s
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    LPDDR5/x up to 8400 MT/s, DDR5 up to 6400 MT/s
  • Max Memory Speed

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    8400 MT/s
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    8400 MT/s
  • Memory Channels

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    2
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    2
  • Max Memory Capacity

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    128 GB
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    128 GB
  • ECC Support

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    No
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    No
  • Integrated Graphics

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    Yes
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    Yes
  • iGPU Model

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    Intel Arc 130T
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    Intel Arc 140T
  • iGPU Compute Units

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    7
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    8
  • NPU Peak TOPS

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    13 TOPS (Intel AI Boost)
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    13 TOPS (Intel AI Boost)
  • Copilot Plus Certified

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    No
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    No
  • PCIe Generation

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
  • PCIe Lanes

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    28
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    28
  • Retail Availability

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    Soldered Only
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    Soldered Only
  • Thunderbolt

    Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
    Thunderbolt 4
    Intel Core Ultra 5 235H
    Thunderbolt 4

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose 225H if you want the higher L3 cache (18 MB vs 18 MB), the higher memory channels (2 vs 2) and the higher PCIe lanes (28 vs 28).

    Choose 235H if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

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