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Intel Core Ultra 5 332

iGPU:: Intel Arc (Xe3, U-series configuration, reduced)
Boost/Base Clock:: 4.4 GHz / 1.9 GHz
Core/Thread Count:: 6 Core / 6 Thread
Cache:: Reduced vs. 8-core U-series (exact figure not disclosed per-SKU by Intel)
NPU:: 50 TOPS (NPU 5)
TDP:: Lower than H-series (ultraportable-optimized power envelope)
CPU Series:: Panther Lake, Intel Core Ultra Series 3, U-Series
Form Factor:: Laptop

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-10-08

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Intel Core Ultra 5 332 Review

The Intel Core Ultra 5 332 steps down to a 6-core, 6-thread configuration within Panther Lake's U-series, aimed at the most price-sensitive thin-and-light laptops. Despite the reduced core count, it carries a higher 1.9 GHz base clock than the 8-core U-series chips, though its 4.4 GHz boost ceiling sits below all three 8-core U-series SKUs.

Intel Arc (Xe3)

A further-reduced Xe3 iGPU configuration to match the chip's entry-level positioning within the U-series tier.

How Is the Core Ultra 5 332 in Terms of Performance

With two fewer cores than the rest of the U-series lineup, the 332 trails in multi-threaded workloads specifically, while its higher base clock helps everyday single-task responsiveness stay competitive for basic productivity use. This is a chip built for cost-sensitive laptops running light workloads rather than any kind of multitasking-heavy use case.

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 multi-core scores will trail the 8-core Core Ultra 5 325, 335 and Core Ultra 7 365 noticeably given the two-core deficit, while single-core scores should stay more competitive thanks to the relatively high base clock for this tier.

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	Intel
Product Line	Core Ultra 5
Model Number	332
Codename	Panther Lake
Release Year	2026

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Panther Lake, Intel Core Ultra Series 3, U-Series
Socket	FCBGA2540
Process Node	18 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	6
Performance Cores	2
Efficiency Cores	4
Total Threads	6
SMT Enabled	No

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	2.5 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.4 GHz
E-Core Base Clock	1.9 GHz

Cache

L3 Cache	12 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	25 W
Max Turbo Power	55 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR5, LPDDR5x

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes
NPU Peak TOPS	50 TOPS (NPU 5)

Form Factor	Laptop
Core/Thread Count	6 Core / 6 Thread
TDP	25 W
iGPU	Intel Arc (Xe3, U-series configuration, reduced)
Cache	Reduced vs. 8-core U-series (exact figure not disclosed per-SKU by Intel)
Boost/Base Clock	4.4 GHz / 1.9 GHz

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Intel Core Ultra 5 332?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 332 has 6 cores and 6 threads, a 2.5 GHz base and 4.4 GHz boost clock, 12 MB of L3 cache and a 25 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel Arc (Xe3, U-series configuration, reduced). Socket: FCBGA2540.