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Intel Core Ultra 5 225T vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235A: Comparison
Core Ultra 5 225T vs Core Ultra 5 235A total cores compared
There is no decisive spec gap here. Total cores splits them by a margin most buyers will never feel, Core Ultra 5 225T 10 against Core Ultra 5 235A 14. L3 cache runs the same way, 20 MB on the Core Ultra 5 225T versus 24 MB on the Core Ultra 5 235A, another win for Core Ultra 5 235A. They differ on base power too, 35 W on the Core Ultra 5 225T versus 65 W on the Core Ultra 5 235A.
Who each one is for
The Core Ultra 5 225T is the one to take for small-form-factor and mini-PC builds and low-noise home or office desktops, though it is not the pick for peak multi-core performance needs and gaming-focused desktop builds. Buy the Core Ultra 5 235A for desktop gaming and everyday productivity, though it is not built for laptops and fanless designs. Our rating of the Core Ultra 5 225T (7.9/10): 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. Our rating of the Core Ultra 5 235A (8.2/10): the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A is a channel variant of the mainstream 235, well suited to everyday desktop builds.
What Core Ultra 5 225T and Core Ultra 5 235A have in common
Everything else lines up. Performance cores, integrated graphics, socket, form factor and release year read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 3 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Core Ultra 5 225T and Core Ultra 5 235A differ on efficiency cores?
Yes. Efficiency Cores reads 4 on the Core Ultra 5 225T versus 8 on the Core Ultra 5 235A.
Is the iGPU the same on the Core Ultra 5 225T and Core Ultra 5 235A?
It is. Both are listed at Intel Graphics, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core Ultra 5 225T
- Desktop
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235A
- Desktop
Codename
- Intel Core Ultra 5 225T
- Arrow Lake
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235A
- Arrow Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core Ultra 5 225T
- 2025
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235A
- 2025
TDP
- Intel Core Ultra 5 225T
- 35 W
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235A
- 65 W
iGPU
- Intel Core Ultra 5 225T
- Intel Graphics
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235A
- Intel Graphics
Market Segment
- Intel Core Ultra 5 225T
- Desktop
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235A
- Desktop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core Ultra 5 225T
- Arrow Lake
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235A
- Arrow Lake-S
Socket
- Intel Core Ultra 5 225T
- FCLGA1851
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235A
- FCLGA1851
Process Node
- Intel Core Ultra 5 225T
- 3 nm
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235A
- 3 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 5 225T
- 10
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235A
- 14Best
Performance Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 5 225T
- 6
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235A
- 6
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 5 225T
- 4
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235A
- 8Best
Total Threads
- Intel Core Ultra 5 225T
- 10
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235A
- 14Best
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core Ultra 5 225T
- No
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235A
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core Ultra 5 225T
- 2.5 GHz
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235A
- 3.4 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core Ultra 5 225T
- 4.9 GHz
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235A
- 5.0 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core Ultra 5 225T
- 20 MB-17%
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235A
- 24 MBBest
Base Power
- Intel Core Ultra 5 225T
- 35 W
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235A
- 65 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core Ultra 5 225T
- 114 W
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235A
- 121 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core Ultra 5 225T
- DDR5-6400, 2-Channel, up to 256GB
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235A
- DDR5
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core Ultra 5 225T
- Yes
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235A
- Yes
NPU Peak TOPS
- Intel Core Ultra 5 225T
- 13 TOPS (Intel AI Boost)
- Intel Core Ultra 5 235A
- 13 TOPS (NPU 3)
Which one should you pick?
Choose 225T if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose 235A if you want the higher L3 cache (24 MB vs 20 MB).
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.