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Intel Core Ultra 5 225T vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235A: Comparison
Intel Core Ultra 5 225T and Intel Core Ultra 5 235A separate most on l3 cache: Intel Core Ultra 5 225T at 20 MB, Intel Core Ultra 5 235A at 21 MB, 5% in favour of Intel Core Ultra 5 235A. They match on form factor and release year.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2025 |
| TDP | 35W base / 114W turbo | 65 W |
| iGPU | Intel Graphics (2 Xe-cores, up to 1.8 GHz) | Intel Graphics (Xe-LPG, 4 EU) |
| Socket | LGA 1851 (FCLGA1851) | LGA 1851 |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB-5% | 21 MB |
| Cores | 10 (6P + 4E) | 14 |
| Threads | 10 | 14 |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz (P-core) / 1.9 GHz (E-core) | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| NPU | 13 TOPS (Intel AI Boost) | 13 TOPS (NPU 3) |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake | Arrow Lake-S |
Verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 225T
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
A sensible low-power pick for compact Arrow Lake desktop builds where the standard 65W Core Ultra 5 225 would run too hot or too loud.
Intel Core Ultra 5 235A
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 5 235A is a channel variant of the mainstream 235, well suited to everyday desktop builds.
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