Core Ultra 5 235T

Name: Intel Core Ultra 5 235T
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.2 (15 reviews)

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

3.2 · 15 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

5.0 GHz

L3 cache

24 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

FCLGA1851

Performance breakdown

Gaming19

Productivity18

Single-core20

Multi-core58

Power efficiency16

Lab scores

Performance score19

Cores14

Threads14

Boost clock (GHz)5.0 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

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

1080p42 fps

1440p33 fps

4K23 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: 2.2 GHz
Boost clock: 5.0 GHz
L1 cache: 2688 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: $247

Technologies

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

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners praise its quiet, cool operation and solid everyday performance. The usual gripe is that it feels overpriced for what you get versus similarly capable options.

Pros

Efficient for all-day office work
Quiet and cool in small cases
Handles multitasking without stuttering
Solid upgrade for everyday computing

Cons

Limited overclocking support on B760 boards
Requires new motherboard for upgrade path
Needs DDR5 memory for full performance

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core Ultra 5 235T

A low-power 65W Arrow Lake desktop chip that trades raw speed for excellent efficiency in compact builds.

Get it if you want a solid midrange CPU that runs cool and quiet for a basic office or home PC build. Skip it if you need top-tier gaming performance or heavy multitasking, as faster options exist for similar money.