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Intel Core Ultra 5 228V vs Intel Core Ultra 5 238V: Comparison
Core Ultra 5 228V vs Core Ultra 5 238V: the p-core boost clock difference
They are built to different briefs, and p-core boost clock shows it, Core Ultra 5 228V 4.5 GHz against Core Ultra 5 238V 4.7 GHz.
Which should you buy, Core Ultra 5 228V or Core Ultra 5 238V?
The Core Ultra 5 228V is the one to take for Ultra-thin and light laptops and all-day battery life, though it is not the pick for heavy sustained multi-core workloads and gaming laptops. The Core Ultra 5 238V suits Ultra-thin and light laptops and all-day battery life, though it is the wrong buy for heavy sustained multi-core workloads and gaming laptops. Our rating of the Core Ultra 5 228V (8.9/10): the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V brings vPro Essentials manageability to Lunar Lake, suited to business ultra-thin laptops needing IT management. Our rating of the Core Ultra 5 238V (9/10): the Intel Core Ultra 5 238V is the top vPro Enterprise Lunar Lake Core Ultra 5 chip, suited to enterprise ultra-thin laptops needing maximum manageability.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and p-core base clock included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 14 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TDP the same on the Core Ultra 5 228V and Core Ultra 5 238V?
It is. Both are listed at 17 W, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
- Laptop
- Intel Core Ultra 5 238V
- Laptop
Codename
- Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
- Lunar Lake
- Intel Core Ultra 5 238V
- Lunar Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
- 2024
- Intel Core Ultra 5 238V
- 2024
TDP
- Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
- 17 W
- Intel Core Ultra 5 238V
- 17 W
iGPU
- Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
- Intel Arc 130V GPU
- Intel Core Ultra 5 238V
- Intel Arc 130V GPU
Market Segment
- Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
- Laptop
- Intel Core Ultra 5 238V
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
- Lunar Lake
- Intel Core Ultra 5 238V
- Lunar Lake
Socket
- Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
- FCBGA2833
- Intel Core Ultra 5 238V
- FCBGA2833
Process Node
- Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
- 3 nm
- Intel Core Ultra 5 238V
- 3 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
- 8
- Intel Core Ultra 5 238V
- 8
Performance Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
- 4
- Intel Core Ultra 5 238V
- 4
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
- 4
- Intel Core Ultra 5 238V
- 4
Total Threads
- Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
- 8
- Intel Core Ultra 5 238V
- 8
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
- No
- Intel Core Ultra 5 238V
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
- 2.1 GHz
- Intel Core Ultra 5 238V
- 2.1 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
- 4.5 GHz
- Intel Core Ultra 5 238V
- 4.7 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
- 8 MB
- Intel Core Ultra 5 238V
- 8 MB
Base Power
- Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
- 17 W
- Intel Core Ultra 5 238V
- 17 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
- 37 W
- Intel Core Ultra 5 238V
- 37 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
- LPDDR5X
- Intel Core Ultra 5 238V
- LPDDR5X
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
- Yes
- Intel Core Ultra 5 238V
- Yes
NPU Peak TOPS
- Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
- 45 TOPS (NPU 4)
- Intel Core Ultra 5 238V
- 45 TOPS (NPU 4)
Which one should you pick?
Choose 228V if you want the higher L3 cache (8 MB vs 8 MB).
Choose 238V if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
8.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V brings vPro Essentials manageability to Lunar Lake, suited to business ultra-thin laptops needing IT management.
Intel Core Ultra 5 238V
9 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 5 238V is the top vPro Enterprise Lunar Lake Core Ultra 5 chip, suited to enterprise ultra-thin laptops needing maximum manageability.