Intel Core Ultra 5 115U
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Entry-level

The Intel Core Ultra 5 115U 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 2023.

It is currently fitted in 6 laptops from €490, at an average price of €894.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U is 52% faster and its entry price is €25 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 115U a good processor?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 115U 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 208 of 247 and delivers 18.8% 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 Ultra 5 115U from?

Intel Core Ultra 5 115U came out in 2023.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core Ultra 5 115U?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 3 5425U.

What integrated graphics does the Intel Core Ultra 5 115U have?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 115U has Intel Graphics integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core Ultra 5 115U cost?

It is currently fitted in 6 laptops from €490, at an average price of €894.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U is 52% faster and its entry price is €25 lower.

Specs

Model 115U
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel Core Ultra 5
Socket BGA 2049
Boost frequency 4,2 GHz
Cores 8
Threads 10
Frequency 1,5 GHz
Cache 10 MB
Cache type Smart Cache
Generation Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 1)
Base power 15 W
Maximum turbo power 57 W
Efficient-core base frequency 1 GHz
Performance-core base frequency 1,5 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 3,5 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 4,2 GHz
Performance cores 2
Efficient cores 4
Low Power Efficient-cores 2
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 2,1 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency 700 MHz

Performance summary

#208 of 247
Relative performance 18.8%
Laptops 6
Price from €490
Average price €894

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick AMD Ryzen 7 5825U 28.5% From €465 Intel Core Ultra 7 255U 28.6% From €550 Intel Core Ultra 5 226V 28.5% From €658 Qualcomm Snapdragon X - X126100 26.3% From €600 AMD Ryzen 7 5700U 24.6% From €639

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