Core Ultra 5 235

Name: Intel Core Ultra 5 235
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.4 (11 reviews)

14 cores · 14 threads · up to 5.0 GHz on FCLGA1851.

3.4 · 11 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

5.0 GHz

L3 cache

24 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

FCLGA1851

Performance breakdown

Gaming23

Productivity22

Single-core24

Multi-core58

Power efficiency20

Lab scores

Performance score23

Cores14

Threads14

Boost clock (GHz)5.0 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p51 fps

1440p40 fps

4K28 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Arrow Lake-S
Process node: 3 nm
Socket: FCLGA1851
Release year: 2025
Total cores: 14
Threads: 14
Integrated graphics: Intel® Graphics

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.4 GHz
Boost clock: 5.0 GHz
L1 cache: 1568 KB
L2 cache: 42 MB
L3 cache: 24 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR5-6400
Max capacity: 256 GB
Channels: 2
Base power (TDP): 65W
PCIe: PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
Launch price: $257

Technologies

Instruction sets: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like the solid everyday speed and low power draw for budget builds. The main complaint is the limited multi-core grunt compared to pricier chips.

Pros

Sips power, stays whisper quiet
Handles everyday tasks without breaking a sweat
Modern socket ready for future upgrades
Runs cool even under sustained loads

Cons

Lacks hyperthreading for heavy multitasking
Huge cooler is overkill here
Arrow Lake has limited motherboard options

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core Ultra 5 235

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is a mid-range Arrow Lake desktop chip that offers solid everyday performance but lacks hyper-threading, limiting its multi-threaded grunt.

Get it if you want a quiet, cool-running chip for everyday work and light gaming without breaking the bank. Skip it if you need heavy multitasking or high-end gaming performance—step up to a stronger model.