Intel Core Ultra 5 236V
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Mid-range

The Intel Core Ultra 5 236V 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 4 laptops from $1120, at an average price of $1274.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Apple M4 10 Core is 28% faster and its entry price is $130 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 236V a good processor?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 236V 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 125 of 281 and delivers 29.4% 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 236V from?

Intel Core Ultra 5 236V came out in 2024.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core Ultra 5 236V?

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

What integrated graphics does the Intel Core Ultra 5 236V have?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has Intel Arc Graphics 130V integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core Ultra 5 236V cost?

It is currently fitted in 4 laptops from $1120, at an average price of $1274.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Apple M4 10 Core is 28% faster and its entry price is $130 lower.

Specs

Model 236V
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel Core Ultra 5
Socket BGA 2833
Boost frequency 4,7 GHz
Cores 8
Threads 8
Cache 8 MB
Cache type Smart Cache

Performance summary

#125 of 281
Relative performance 29.4%
Laptops 4
Price from $1120
Average price $1274

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Apple M4 10 Core 37.7% From $990 Apple M5 10 Core 42.8% From $1234 AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 38.9% From $1355 AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U 38.1% From $1310 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite - X1E-80-100 36.5% From $880

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