Intel

Intel Core Ultra 5 226V

Expert rating8.9 / 10

Brand:: Intel
Form Factor:: Laptop
CPU Socket:: FCBGA2833
Core/Thread Count:: 8C/8T
TDP:: 17W
iGPU:: Intel Arc 130V GPU
CPU Series:: Core Ultra

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-10-10

Intel Core Ultra 5 226V Review

Intel Core Ultra 5 226V 8-core 8-thread laptop (ultra-thin, lunar lake) processor, 2.1GHz base / 4.9GHz boost, 17W TDP, Lunar Lake, BGA 2833 (on-package LPDDR5X) socket

The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is one of four closely related Lunar Lake Core Ultra 5 parts differentiated mainly by vPro management support and small clock binning, built for ultra-thin laptops that value battery life above all. Built on Intel's Lunar Lake architecture, it pairs 8 cores and 8 threads with a 2.1GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.9GHz, an on-die NPU rated at 45 TOPS (NPU 4), and Intel Arc 130V/140V (Xe2) graphics, all within a 17W envelope.

Performance and Architecture

With 8 cores and 8 threads, the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is built on Intel's Lunar Lake generation. Its 2.1GHz base clock boosts to 4.9GHz, and its Intel Arc 130V/140V (Xe2) integrated graphics and 45 TOPS (NPU 4) NPU support on-device AI features alongside everyday computing and light content creation.

Measured results

Cinebench scores

Cinebench 2024, Multi-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	554 552 to 556
Cinebench 2024, Single-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	110 106.5 to 112.8
Cinebench R23, Single-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	1,755 1,746 to 1,764

Measured results

Geekbench scores

Geekbench 6, Multi-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	9,963 9,872 to 10,053
Geekbench 6, Single-Core Median of 2 independently published results.	2,590 2,585 to 2,594

Platform and Efficiency

The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V uses the BGA 2833 (on-package LPDDR5X) platform in a 17W envelope, positioning it as maximum battery life. Its NPU brings Copilot+ style on-device AI acceleration to supported workloads.

Comparison to Alternatives

Within the Core Ultra lineup in this catalog, the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is a non-vPro Lunar Lake part alongside the 228V, 236V, and 238V, all sharing the same 8C/8T configuration and differing mainly in vPro Essentials/Enterprise support. Against Qualcomm and AMD ultraportable silicon in this catalog, Lunar Lake's on-package memory and NPU 4 give it an edge in battery life and AI acceleration.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating8.9 / 10

The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is a non-vPro Lunar Lake chip built for consumer ultra-thin laptops prioritizing battery life.

Best for

Ultra-thin and light laptops
All-day battery life
On-device AI features

Not for

Heavy sustained multi-core workloads
Gaming laptops
Workstation-class tasks

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	Intel
Product Line	Core Ultra
Model Number	5 226V
Codename	Lunar Lake
Release Year	2024

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Lunar Lake
Socket	FCBGA2833
Socket Status	Mature
Process Node	3 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	8
Performance Cores	4
Efficiency Cores	4
Low Power Cores	4
Total Threads	8
SMT Enabled	No

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	2.1 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.5 GHz

Cache

L3 Cache	8 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	17 W
Max Turbo Power	37 W

Memory

Memory Type	LPDDR5X
Max Memory Speed	8533 MT/s
Memory Channels	2
Max Memory Capacity	32 GB
ECC Support	No

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes
iGPU Model	Intel Arc 130V
iGPU Compute Units	7
NPU Peak TOPS	45 TOPS (NPU 4)
Copilot Plus Certified	Yes

Expansion

PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0
PCIe Lanes	8

Commercial

Retail Availability	Soldered Only

Form Factor	Laptop
TDP	17 W
iGPU	Intel Arc 130V GPU

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has 8 cores and 8 threads, a 2.1 GHz base and 4.5 GHz boost clock, 8 MB of L3 cache and a 17 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel Arc 130V. Socket: FCBGA2833.

Will the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V work with my current setup?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V lists Socket is FCBGA2833. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V best suited to?

Best suited to: Ultra-thin and light laptops; All-day battery life; On-device AI features.

What are the drawbacks of the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V?

Not the best fit for: Heavy sustained multi-core workloads; Gaming laptops; Workstation-class tasks.