Intel Core Ultra 5 238V
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Mid-range

The Intel Core Ultra 5 238V 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 2 laptops from €3452, at an average price of €3612.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Apple M5 Pro 18 Core is 210% faster and its entry price is €153 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 238V a good processor?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 238V 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 132 of 265 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 238V from?

Intel Core Ultra 5 238V came out in 2024.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core Ultra 5 238V?

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

What integrated graphics does the Intel Core Ultra 5 238V have?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 238V has Intel Arc Graphics 130V integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core Ultra 5 238V cost?

It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from €3452, at an average price of €3612.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Apple M5 Pro 18 Core is 210% faster and its entry price is €153 lower.

Specs

Model 238V
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
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 3,5 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 4,7 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

#132 of 265
Relative performance 29.4%
Laptops 2
Price from €3452
Average price €3612

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Apple M5 Pro 18 Core 91.2% From €3299 Apple M5 Max 18 Core 92.2% From €3999 Apple M5 Pro 15 Core 78.4% From €2890 Apple M4 Pro 14 Core 60.6% From €2865 Apple M5 10 Core 42.8% From €1399

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