Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Mid-range

The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V is a mid-range processor. It is a low-power chip (17 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It came out in 2024.

It is currently fitted in 8 laptops from €1324, at an average price of €2196.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Apple M5 10 Core is 47% faster and its entry price is €25 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V a good processor?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V is a mid-range processor. It is a low-power chip (17 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 141 of 258 and delivers 29.1% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the V mean in Intel processors?

The V marks Intel's low-power line: 17 W, for thin, quiet laptops with longer battery life.

What year is the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V from?

Intel Core Ultra 5 228V came out in 2024.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core Ultra 5 228V?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U.

What integrated graphics does the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V have?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V has Intel Arc Graphics 130V integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V cost?

It is currently fitted in 8 laptops from €1324, at an average price of €2196.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Apple M5 10 Core is 47% faster and its entry price is €25 lower.

Specs

Model 228V
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel Core Ultra 5
Socket BGA 2833
Boost frequency 4,5 GHz
Cores 8
Threads 8
Frequency 2,1 GHz
Cache 8 MB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 8
PCI Express slots version 4.0,5.0
Cache type Smart Cache
Generation Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Base power 17 W
Maximum turbo power 37 W
Performance-core base frequency 2,1 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 4,5 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 4,5 GHz
Performance cores 4
Low Power Efficient-cores 4
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 3,5 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency 2100 MHz

Performance summary

#141 of 258
Relative performance 29.1%
Laptops 8
Price from €1324
Average price €2196

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Apple M5 10 Core 42.8% From €1299 AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 38.9% From €1668 AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U 38.1% From €1680 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 36.5% From €1200 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-78-100 36.2% From €1476

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