Intel Core Ultra 5 226V vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235U
61.4Single-core52
40.2Multi-core40.6
88.5Efficiencyspec-based90.8
73.7iGPU60.5
32.7Platformspec-based53.6
7 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 226V9 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235U
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V scores 55 against 54.9 for Intel Core Ultra 5 235U. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core Ultra 5 226V edges ahead in iGPU and single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
- Stronger single-core score: 61 vs 52
- Stronger iGPU score: 74 vs 61
- 100% higher Performance cores: 4 vs 2
- 82% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 3,371 vs 1,855
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235U
- 700% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 16 GB
- 150% higher Efficiency cores: 10 vs 4
- 75% higher threads: 14 vs 8
- 54% higher Max TDP: 57 W vs 37 W
- 50% higher cores: 12 vs 8
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | Intel Core Ultra 5 235U |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 17 W | 15 W+12% |
| Max TDP | 37 W | 57 W+54% |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | Intel Core Ultra 5 235U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | 4+100% | 2 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Threads | 8 | 14+75% |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz+5% | 2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.9 GHz+9% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | Intel Core Ultra 5 235U |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Arc 130V | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,850 MHz | 2,050 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | Intel Core Ultra 5 235U |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) | LPDDR5/X-8400 / DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 16 GB | 128 GB+700% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | Intel Core Ultra 5 235U |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,594+7%Top 48% | 2,422Bottom 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,886+5%Bottom 36% | 9,395Bottom 32% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,764Top 50% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,717Bottom 31% | — |
| PassMark | 17,934+3%Bottom 38% | 17,345Bottom 33% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,751+5%Top 45% | 3,572Bottom 47% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 3,371+82%Top 17% | 1,855Top 45% |
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