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 a single laptop, which costs $1197.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 is 94% faster and its entry price is $298 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 192 of 271 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 5 PRO 4650U.

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

It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs $1197.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 is 94% faster and its entry price is $298 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

Performance summary

#192 of 271
Relative performance 18.8%
Laptops 1
Price from $1197
Average price $1197

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 36.5% From $899 Apple M5 10 Core 42.8% From $1260 Apple M2 Pro 12 Core 42.7% From $1563 AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 38.9% From $1439 AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U 38.1% From $1320

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