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Intel Core Ultra 5 225H vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235H vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265H

Intel Core Ultra 5 225H

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The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is a mobile high-end CPU for larger notebooks based on the Arrow Lake architecture. It offers 14 cores consisting of 4 fast performance cores (Lion Cove) with up to 4.9 GHz and 8 smaller efficiency cores (Skymont) with up to 4.3 GHz clock speed and two additional "low power" efficiency cores with up to 2.5 GHz (Skymont). The CPU has access to 24 MB of cache and is specified with a TDP of 28 watts (PL1, 115W PL2).

The SoC integrates a small dedicated NPU called AI Boost with 13 TOPS (Int8) and optionally supports vPro Essentials. The integrated memory controller supports up to 192 GB LPDDR5/x-8400 or DDR5-6400 (dual channel). The integrated GPU (iGPU) is an Intel Arc 130T graphics card which offers eight Xe cores with up to 2.2 GHz.

Performance - High End

Compared to the more powerful variants (such as the top model Core Ultra 9 285H) due to the lack of two P-cores. However, thanks to the improved IPC of the cores (especially the efficiency cores), the CPU should be able to hold its own against its Raptor Lake predecessors. As a result, the CPU is also very suitable for demanding tasks such as gaming and content creation.

Chiplet design

Like the desktop and HX chips, the Arrow Lake-H chips are based on individual chiplets that are placed on a 22nm base tile using Foveros 3D packaging. The CPU part comes from TSMC using the modern N3B (3nm) process. As with HX, the GPU also comes from TSMC and is manufactured using the N5P process. SoC and I/O Tile also from TSMC but in the older N6 process.

Intel Core Ultra 5 235H

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The Intel Core Ultra 5 235H is a mobile high-end CPU for larger notebooks based on the Arrow Lake architecture. It offers 14 cores consisting of 4 fast performance cores (Lion Cove) with up to 5 GHz and 8 smaller efficiency cores (Skymont) with up to 4.4 GHz clock speed and two additional "low power" efficiency cores with up to 2.4 GHz (Skymont). The CPU has access to 18 MB of cache and is specified with a TDP of 28 watts (PL1, 115W PL2).

The SoC integrates a small dedicated NPU called AI Boost with 13 TOPS (Int8) and optionally supports vPro Enterprise. The integrated memory controller supports up to 192 GB LPDDR5/x-8400 or DDR5-6400 (dual channel). The integrated GPU (iGPU) is an Intel Arc 140T graphics card which offers eight Xe cores with up to 2.25 GHz.

Performance - High End

Compared to the more powerful variants (such as the top model Core Ultra 9 285H) due to the lack of two P-cores. However, thanks to the improved IPC of the cores (especially the efficiency cores), the CPU should be able to hold its own against its Raptor Lake predecessors. As a result, the CPU is also very suitable for demanding tasks such as gaming and content creation.

Chiplet design

Like the desktop and HX chips, the Arrow Lake-H chips are based on individual chiplets that are placed on a 22nm base tile using Foveros 3D packaging. The CPU part comes from TSMC using the modern N3B (3nm) process. As with HX, the GPU also comes from TSMC and is manufactured using the N5P process. SoC and I/O Tile also from TSMC but in the older N6 process.

Intel Core Ultra 7 265H

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The Intel Core Ultra 7 265H is a mobile high-end CPU for larger notebooks based on the Arrow Lake architecture. It offers 16 cores consisting of 6 fast performance cores (Lion Cove) with up to 5.3 GHz and 8 smaller efficiency cores (Skymont) with up to 4.5 GHz clock speed and two additional "low power" efficiency cores with up to 2.5 GHz (Skymont). The CPU has access to 24 MB of cache and is specified with a TDP of 28 watt (PL1, 115W PL2).

The SoC integrates a small dedicated NPU called AI Boost with 13 TOPS (Int8) and optionally supports vPro Enterprise. The integrated memory controller supports up to 192 GB LPDDR5/x-8400 or DDR5-6400 (dual channel). The integrated GPU (iGPU) is an Intel Arc 140T graphics card which offers eight Xe cores with up to 2.3 GHz.

Performance - High End

Compared to the fastest model of the Arrow Lake-H series (Core Ultra 9 285H), the Core Ultra 7 as only slightly slower due to a reduced maximum Turbo frequency of 100 MHz. Thanks to the improved IPC of the cores (especially the efficiency cores), the CPU should reach the level of the old Raptor Lake Core Core 9 270H (6 + 8 cores, max 5.8 / 4.1 GHz). This makes the CPU ideal for very demanding tasks such as high-end gaming and content creation.

Chiplet design

Like the desktop and HX chips, the Arrow Lake-H chips are based on individual chiplets that are placed on a 22nm base tile from Intel using Foveros 3D packaging. The CPU part comes from TSMC using the modern N3B (3nm) process. As with HX, the GPU also is produced at TSMC and is manufactured using the N5P process. SoC and I/O Tile are also from TSMC but in the older N6 process.

ModelIntel Core Ultra 5 225HIntel Core Ultra 5 235HIntel Core Ultra 7 265H
CodenameArrow Lake-HArrow Lake-HArrow Lake-H
SeriesIntel Arrow LakeIntel Arrow LakeIntel Arrow Lake
Series: Arrow Lake Arrow Lake-H
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H4.5 - 5.4 GHz16 / 16 cores24 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 7 265H4.5 - 5.3 GHz16 / 16 cores24 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H4.4 - 5.1 GHz16 / 16 cores24 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 5 225H « 4.3 - 4.9 GHz14 / 14 cores18 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 5 235H4.4 - 5.1 GHz16 / 16 cores18 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H4.5 - 5.4 GHz16 / 16 cores24 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 7 265H4.5 - 5.3 GHz16 / 16 cores24 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H4.4 - 5.1 GHz16 / 16 cores24 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 5 225H4.3 - 4.9 GHz14 / 14 cores18 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 5 235H « 4.4 - 5.1 GHz16 / 16 cores18 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H4.5 - 5.4 GHz16 / 16 cores24 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 7 265H « 4.5 - 5.3 GHz16 / 16 cores24 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H4.4 - 5.1 GHz16 / 16 cores24 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 5 225H4.3 - 4.9 GHz14 / 14 cores18 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 5 235H4.4 - 5.1 GHz16 / 16 cores18 MB L3
Clock4300 - 4900 MHz4400 - 5100 MHz4500 - 5300 MHz
L3 Cache18 MB18 MB24 MB
Cores / Threads14 / 14
4 x 4.9 GHz Intel Lion Cove P-core
8 x 4.3 GHz Intel Skymont E-core
2 x 2.3 GHz Intel Skymont E-core
16 / 16
4 x 5.0 GHz Intel Lion Cove P-core
8 x 4.4 GHz Intel Skymont E-core
2 x 2.4 GHz Intel Skymont E-core
16 / 16
6 x 5.3 GHz Intel Lion Cove P-core
8 x 4.5 GHz Intel Skymont E-core
2 x 2.5 GHz Intel Skymont E-core
TDP28 Watt28 Watt28 Watt
TDP Turbo PL2115 Watt115 Watt115 Watt
Technology5 nm5 nm5 nm
max. Temp.110 °C110 °C110 °C
iGPUIntel Arc Graphics 130T ( - 2200 MHz)Intel Arc Graphics 140T ( - 2250 MHz)Intel Arc Graphics 140T ( - 2300 MHz)
NPU / AI13 TOPS INT813 TOPS INT813 TOPS INT8
Architecturex86x86x86
$385 U.S.$354 U.S.$471 U.S.
Announced
Manufacturerwww.intel.comark.intel.comark.intel.com

Benchmarks

Performance Rating - CB R15 + R20 + 7-Zip + X265 + Blender + 3DM11 CPU - Ultra 5 225H
40.6 pt (68%)
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Performance Rating - CB R15 + R20 + 7-Zip + X265 + Blender + 3DM11 CPU - Ultra 7 265H
42.8 pt (71%)
Restrict / Search: Model: Max. age: years
Cinebench 2024 - Cinebench 2024 CPU Single Core
119.8 Points (60%)
125.8 Points (63%)
Cinebench 2024 - Cinebench 2024 CPU Multi Core
859 Points (16%)
1150 Points (21%)
Cinebench R23 - Cinebench R23 Multi Core
16466 Points (15%)
min: 19421     avg: 20395     median: 20395 (19%)     max: 21369 Points
Cinebench R23 - Cinebench R23 Single Core
1992 Points (81%)
min: 2011     avg: 2046     median: 2046 (83%)     max: 2081 Points
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Single Core)
763 Points (83%)
min: 776     avg: 784     median: 783.5 (85%)     max: 791 Points
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Multi Core)
6399 Points (16%)
min: 7532     avg: 7966     median: 7966 (19%)     max: 8400 Points
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
2626 Points (17%)
min: 2851     avg: 3146     median: 3145.5 (20%)     max: 3440 Points
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64 Bit
296 Points (82%)
min: 305     avg: 308.5     median: 308.5 (85%)     max: 312 Points
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
31.5 Points (41%)
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
3.6 Points (85%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
10817 Points (65%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
60850 Points (44%)
wPrime 1.55 - wPrime 1.55 1024m *
506 s (2%)
wPrime 1.55 - wPrime 1.55 32m *
9.1 s (5%)
WinRAR - WinRAR 4.0
13090 Points (21%)
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Multi Thread 4 runs
51720 MIPS (30%)
min: 64940     avg: 66927     median: 66926.5 (38%)     max: 68913 MIPS
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Single Thread 4 runs
5695 MIPS (67%)
min: 6160     avg: 6232     median: 6232 (73%)     max: 6304 MIPS
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - HWBOT x265 4k Preset
18.5 fps (33%)
min: 23.1     avg: 24.2     median: 24.2 (43%)     max: 25.3 fps
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Serpent
1 GB/s (29%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Twofish
1.8 GB/s (31%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt AES
7.6 GB/s (20%)
Blender - Blender 3.3 Classroom CPU *
358 Seconds (5%)
min: 266     avg: 273     median: 273 (3%)     max: 280 Seconds
Blender - Blender 2.79 BMW27 CPU *
216 Seconds (2%)
min: 164     avg: 168     median: 168 (1%)     max: 172 Seconds
R Benchmark 2.5 - R Benchmark 2.5 *
0.5 sec (10%)
min: 0.4241     avg: 0.4     median: 0.4 (9%)     max: 0.4291 sec
3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
14676 Points (31%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
7.9 s (2%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
17.3 s (1%)
Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
704 s (3%)
3DMark Vantage - 3DM Vant. Perf. CPU no Physx
81609 Points (63%)
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
19195 Points (47%)
min: 20887     avg: 23030     median: 23029.5 (57%)     max: 25172 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme Physics
104953 Points (85%)
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
19866 Points (50%)
min: 17390     avg: 19963     median: 19963 (51%)     max: 22536 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
30932 Points (55%)
min: 30080     avg: 31969     median: 31969 (57%)     max: 33858 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Time Spy CPU
8886 Points (37%)
min: 10908     avg: 12484     median: 12483.5 (53%)     max: 14059 Points
Geekbench 6.5 - Geekbench 6.5 Single-Core
min: 2678     avg: 2724     median: 2724 (63%)     max: 2770 Points
2743 Points (63%)
min: 2905     avg: 2908     median: 2907 (67%)     max: 2911 Points
Geekbench 6.5 - Geekbench 6.5 Multi-Core
min: 12099     avg: 12767     median: 12766.5 (50%)     max: 13434 Points
14451 Points (56%)
min: 14502     avg: 15873     median: 15972 (62%)     max: 17144 Points
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.5 64 Bit Single-Core
1987 Points (67%)
min: 2079     avg: 2095     median: 2094.5 (70%)     max: 2110 Points
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.5 64 Bit Multi-Core
11570 Points (21%)
min: 14945     avg: 15699     median: 15699 (28%)     max: 16453 Points
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Kraken 1.1 Total Score *
458 ms (1%)
min: 449     avg: 454     median: 454 (1%)     max: 459 ms
Octane V2 - Octane V2 Total Score
116620 Points (77%)
WebXPRT 4 - WebXPRT 4 Score
294 Points (77%)
min: 302     avg: 303.5     median: 303.5 (79%)     max: 305 Points
WebXPRT 3 - WebXPRT 3 Score
309 Points (55%)
min: 321     avg: 325     median: 325 (58%)     max: 329 Points
CrossMark - CrossMark Overall
1754 Points (66%)
min: 1888     avg: 1933     median: 1933 (72%)     max: 1978 Points
Power Consumption - Prime95 Power Consumption - external Monitor *
60.6 Watt (10%)
min: 91.9     avg: 102     median: 102 (18%)     max: 112 Watt
Power Consumption - Cinebench R15 Multi Power Consumption - external Monitor *
69.5 Watt (13%)
min: 95.6     avg: 122.1     median: 122.1 (22%)     max: 148.5 Watt
Power Consumption - Idle Power Consumption - external Monitor *
4.4 Watt (3%)
min: 4.52     avg: 6.5     median: 6.5 (4%)     max: 8.4 Watt
Power Consumption - Idle Power Consumption 150cd 1min *
5.8 Watt (7%)
min: 5.12     avg: 5.3     median: 5.3 (6%)     max: 5.5 Watt
Power Consumption - Power Efficiency - Cinebench R15 Multi external Monitor
37.8 Points per Watt (28%)
min: 23.2     avg: 26.5     median: 26.5 (20%)     max: 29.8 Points per Watt

Average Benchmarks Intel Core Ultra 5 225H → 100% n=2

Average Benchmarks Intel Core Ultra 5 235H → 107% n=2

Average Benchmarks Intel Core Ultra 7 265H → 116% n=2

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red legend - Average benchmark values for this graphics card
* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance
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