Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX vs Intel Core Ultra X9 378H
71.9Single-core57.1
70.8Multi-core60.7
44.4Efficiencyspec-based81.4
—iGPU88.7
63.4Platformspec-based56.4
8 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX6 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra X9 378H
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX scores 65.5 against 65.1 for Intel Core Ultra X9 378H. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX edges ahead in single-core and multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX
- Stronger single-core score: 72 vs 57
- Stronger multi-core score: 71 vs 61
- 167% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 96 GB
- 100% higher Max TDP: 160 W vs 80 W
- 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra X9 378H
- 55% lower Base TDP: 25 W vs 55 W
- 50% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 8
- 33% lower process: 2 nm vs 3 nm
- 14% higher cores: 16 vs 14
- 14% higher threads: 16 vs 14
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 378H |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2026 |
| Process | 3 nm | 2 nm+33% |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 25 W+55% |
| Max TDP | 160 W+100% | 80 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 378H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 16+14% |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Threads | 14 | 16+14% |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz+45% | 2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+2% | 5 GHz |
| L3 cache | 24 MB+33% | 18 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 378H |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics (3 Xe-cores) | Intel Arc B390 |
| iGPU clock | 1,800 MHz | 2,500 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 378H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-9600 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+167% | 96 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 378H |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark | 40,500+23%Top 12% | 33,002Top 22% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,709+24%Top 4% | 3,799Top 40% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | — | 6,627Top 4% |
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