Intel Core i5-1235U vs Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
49.8Single-core59.9
31.4Multi-core52.9
75.3Efficiencyspec-based47.1
50.3iGPU72.7
47.7Platformspec-based63.1
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-1235U17 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H wins this laptop processor face-off, 57.3 to 46.9, pulling ahead mainly in iGPU (+22) and multi-core (+22). Intel Core i5-1235U still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-1235U
- 67% lower Base TDP: 15 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
- Stronger single-core score: 60 vs 50
- Stronger multi-core score: 53 vs 31
- Stronger iGPU score: 73 vs 50
- 200% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 2
- 179% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 17,300 vs 6,200
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-1235U | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm+30% |
| Base TDP | 15 W+67% | 45 W |
| Max TDP | 55 W | 115 W+109% |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-1235U | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 16+60% |
| Performance cores | 2 | 6+200% |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Threads | 12 | 22+83% |
| Base clock | 1.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz+77% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.1 GHz+16% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 24 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-1235U | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Iris Xe (80 EU) | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe) |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 2,350 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-1235U | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5-5200 / DDR5-4800 / LPDDR4X-4267 | LPDDR5X-7467 / DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 96 GB+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-1235U | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,000Bottom 17% | 2,430+22%Bottom 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,100Bottom 14% | 13,400+120%Top 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,520Bottom 29% | 1,790+18%Top 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 6,200Bottom 17% | 17,300+179%Top 27% |
| PassMark | 12,415Bottom 22% | 28,947+133%Top 24% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 1,175Bottom 42% | 3,225+174%Top 13% |
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