Intel Core i5-1235U
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Entry-level

The Intel Core i5-1235U is an entry-level processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It came out in 2022.

It is currently fitted in 15 laptops from $449, at an average price of $752.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core i5-1335U is 11% faster and its entry price is $99 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core i5-1235U a good processor?

The Intel Core i5-1235U is an entry-level processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 191 of 274 and delivers 20.0% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the U mean in Intel processors?

The U marks Intel's low-power line: 15 W, for thin, quiet laptops with longer battery life.

What year is the Intel Core i5-1235U from?

Intel Core i5-1235U came out in 2022.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core i5-1235U?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 5 5500U.

What integrated graphics does the Intel Core i5-1235U have?

The Intel Core i5-1235U has Intel Iris Xe Graphics integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i5-1235U cost?

It is currently fitted in 15 laptops from $449, at an average price of $752.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core i5-1335U is 11% faster and its entry price is $99 lower.

Specs

Model i5-1235U
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel® Core™ i5
Socket BGA 1744
Motherboard chipset Intel SoC
Boost frequency 4,4 GHz
Cores 10
Number of processors supported 1
Threads 12
Frequency 1,3 GHz
Cache 12 MB
Lithography 7 nm
Operating modes 32-bit,64-bit
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 20
Configurable TDP-down 12 W
Tjunction 100 °C
Cache type Smart Cache

Performance summary

#191 of 274
Relative performance 20.0%
Laptops 15
Price from $449
Average price $752

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also low-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core i5-1335U 22.1% From $350 Intel Core Ultra 5 226V 28.5% From $587 AMD Ryzen 7 5700U 24.6% From $500 Intel Core 5 120U 24.2% From $450 AMD Ryzen 5 7530U 24.0% From $538

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