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

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 235HIntel Core Ultra 7 265H
CodenameArrow Lake-HArrow Lake-H
SeriesIntel Arrow LakeIntel Arrow Lake
Series: Arrow Lake Arrow Lake-H
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H compare4.5 - 5.4 GHz16 / 16 cores24 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 7 265H4.5 - 5.3 GHz16 / 16 cores24 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H compare4.4 - 5.1 GHz16 / 16 cores24 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 5 235H « 4.4 - 5.1 GHz14 / 14 cores18 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 5 225H compare4.3 - 4.9 GHz14 / 14 cores18 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H compare4.5 - 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 255H compare4.4 - 5.1 GHz16 / 16 cores24 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 5 235H4.4 - 5.1 GHz14 / 14 cores18 MB L3
Intel Core Ultra 5 225H compare4.3 - 4.9 GHz14 / 14 cores18 MB L3
Clock4400 - 5100 MHz4500 - 5300 MHz
L2 Cache20 MB26 MB
L3 Cache18 MB24 MB
Cores / Threads14 / 14
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 Crestmont 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 Crestmont E-Core
TDP28 Watt28 Watt
TDP Turbo PL2115 Watt115 Watt
Technology3 nm3 nm
max. Temp.110 °C110 °C
iGPUIntel Arc Graphics 140T ( - 2250 MHz)Intel Arc Graphics 140T ( - 2300 MHz)
NPU / AI13 TOPS INT813 TOPS INT8
Chip AI94 TOPS INT897 TOPS INT8
Architecturex86x86
$354 U.S.$471 U.S.
Announced
Manufacturerark.intel.comark.intel.com

Benchmarks

Performance Rating - CB R15 + R20 + 7-Zip + X265 + Blender + 3DM11 CPU - Ultra 7 265H
42.6 pt (71%)
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Cinebench 2024 - Cinebench 2024 CPU Single Core
125.8 Points (63%)
Cinebench 2024 - Cinebench 2024 CPU Multi Core
1150 Points (21%)
Cinebench R23 - Cinebench R23 Multi Core
min: 19421     avg: 20243     median: 19940 (19%)     max: 21369 Points
Cinebench R23 - Cinebench R23 Single Core
min: 2011     avg: 2057     median: 2080 (85%)     max: 2081 Points
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Single Core)
min: 776     avg: 787     median: 791 (86%)     max: 793 Points
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Multi Core)
min: 7532     avg: 7912     median: 7805 (19%)     max: 8400 Points
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
min: 2851     avg: 3093     median: 2989 (19%)     max: 3440 Points
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64 Bit
min: 305     avg: 308     median: 307 (85%)     max: 312 Points
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Multi Thread 4 runs
min: 60489     avg: 64781     median: 64940 (37%)     max: 68913 MIPS
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Single Thread 4 runs
min: 5777     avg: 6080     median: 6160 (73%)     max: 6304 MIPS
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - HWBOT x265 4k Preset
min: 22.9     avg: 23.8     median: 23.1 (41%)     max: 25.3 fps
Blender - Blender 3.3 Classroom CPU *
min: 266     avg: 281     median: 280 (4%)     max: 297 Seconds
Blender - Blender 2.79 BMW27 CPU *
min: 164     avg: 172     median: 172 (1%)     max: 180 Seconds
R Benchmark 2.5 - R Benchmark 2.5 *
min: 0.4241     avg: 0.4     median: 0.4 (9%)     max: 0.4696 sec
3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
15477 Points (33%)
3DMark Vantage - 3DM Vant. Perf. CPU no Physx
94058 Points (72%)
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
min: 20887     avg: 22570     median: 21652 (53%)     max: 25172 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
107420 Points (87%)
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
min: 17390     avg: 20373     median: 21194 (54%)     max: 22536 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
min: 30080     avg: 32315     median: 33006 (59%)     max: 33858 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Time Spy CPU
min: 10908     avg: 12202     median: 11639 (49%)     max: 14059 Points
Geekbench 6.5 - Geekbench 6.5 Single-Core
2743 Points (63%)
min: 2822     avg: 2886     median: 2906 (67%)     max: 2911 Points
Geekbench 6.5 - Geekbench 6.5 Multi-Core
14451 Points (56%)
min: 14502     avg: 15746     median: 15669.5 (61%)     max: 17144 Points
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.5 64 Bit Single-Core
min: 2037     avg: 2075     median: 2079 (70%)     max: 2110 Points
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.5 64 Bit Multi-Core
min: 14714     avg: 15371     median: 14945 (27%)     max: 16453 Points
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Kraken 1.1 Total Score *
min: 449     avg: 455.3     median: 458 (1%)     max: 459 ms
WebXPRT 4 - WebXPRT 4 Score
min: 302     avg: 303     median: 302 (79%)     max: 305 Points
WebXPRT 3 - WebXPRT 3 Score
min: 321     avg: 324.3     median: 323 (58%)     max: 329 Points
CrossMark - CrossMark Overall
min: 1812     avg: 1893     median: 1888 (71%)     max: 1978 Points
Power Consumption - Prime95 Power Consumption - external Monitor *
min: 75.6     avg: 93.2     median: 91.9 (16%)     max: 112 Watt
Power Consumption - Cinebench R15 Multi Power Consumption - external Monitor *
min: 95.6     avg: 122.1     median: 122.1 (22%)     max: 148.5 Watt
Power Consumption - Idle Power Consumption - external Monitor *
min: 4.52     avg: 7.9     median: 8.4 (6%)     max: 10.9 Watt
Power Consumption - Idle Power Consumption 150cd 1min *
min: 5.12     avg: 6.1     median: 5.5 (4%)     max: 7.64 Watt
Power Consumption - Power Efficiency - Cinebench R15 Multi external Monitor
min: 23.2     avg: 26.5     median: 26.5 (20%)     max: 29.8 Points per Watt

Average Benchmarks Intel Core Ultra 5 235H → 100% n=2

Average Benchmarks Intel Core Ultra 7 265H → 107% n=2

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Redaktion, 2017-09- 8 (Update: 2023-07- 1)