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Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX vs Intel Core Ultra 7 164U: Comparison
Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX and Intel Core Ultra 7 164U separate most on l3 cache: Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX at 28 MB, Intel Core Ultra 7 164U at 18 MB, 36% in favour of Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX. They match on form factor and threads.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2023 |
| TDP | 55 W | 15 W |
| iGPU | Intel Graphics (Xe-LPG, reduced EU count) | Intel Graphics (Xe-LPG, reduced EU) |
| Socket | BGA 2114 (BGA, soldered) | BGA 2551 (BGA, soldered) |
| L3 Cache | 28 MB | 18 MB-36% |
| Cores | 14 | 12 |
| Threads | 14 | 14 |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 1.1 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.5 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
| NPU | 13 TOPS (NPU 3) | 11 TOPS (NPU 3) |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake-HX | Meteor Lake |
Verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX
8.8 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile package, suited to high-end gaming and creator laptops that can handle the higher TDP.
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U is a efficiency-oriented Meteor Lake mobile chip, well suited to thin-and-light everyday laptops.
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