Intel Core Ultra 5 235U
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Mid-range

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235U is a mid-range 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 2025.

It is currently fitted in 5 laptops from $976, at an average price of $1308.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V is 12% faster and its entry price is $277 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 235U a good processor?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235U is a mid-range processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 140 of 271 and delivers 27.9% 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 235U from?

Intel Core Ultra 5 235U came out in 2025.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core Ultra 5 235U?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS.

What integrated graphics does the Intel Core Ultra 5 235U have?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235U has Intel Graphics integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core Ultra 5 235U cost?

It is currently fitted in 5 laptops from $976, at an average price of $1308.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V is 12% faster and its entry price is $277 lower.

Specs

Model 235U
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel Core Ultra 5
Socket BGA 2049
Boost frequency 4,9 GHz
Cores 12
Number of processors supported 1
Threads 14
Cache 12 MB
Cache type Smart Cache

Performance summary

#140 of 271
Relative performance 27.9%
Laptops 5
Price from $976
Average price $1308

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 7 256V 31.2% From $699 Apple M5 10 Core 42.8% From $1237 AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U 38.1% From $1339 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 36.5% From $1000 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-78-100 36.2% From $1308

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