INTEL ARK
Core Ultra 5 235
Arrow Lake mid-range desktop processor with 14 cores (6P+8E), 14 threads, up to 5.0 GHz Max Turbo, 24 MB L3 cache, 65W base TDP (121W max turbo), DDR5 support, integrated Intel Graphics (Xe-LPG), and NPU. Includes Laminar RM2 stock cooler.
Full Specifications
Arrow Lake specifications sourced from Intel ARK — mapped to Evergreen canonical schema
Processor Architecture & Cores
| Codename | Arrow Lake |
| Product Code | Core Ultra 5 235 |
| Total Cores / Threads | 14 (6P+8E) / 14 threads |
| Core Architecture | 6P+8E Hybrid (Performance + Efficient cores) |
| Hyper-Threading | No (Arrow Lake does not use Hyper-Threading) |
| Intel Thread Director | Yes |
| Lithography | TSMC N3B (3 nm) |
| Socket | LGA 1851 |
Performance & Frequency
| P-core Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| E-core Base Frequency | 2.6 GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 5.0 GHz |
| Overclocking | Locked |
Cache Hierarchy
| Intel Smart Cache (L3) | 24 MB (shared) |
| Total L2 Cache | 26 MB |
Memory Support
| Memory Types | DDR5-5600 / DDR5-6400 (CUDIMM) |
| Max Memory Size | 192 GB |
| Memory Channels | 2 |
| Max Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s (DDR5-5600) |
| ECC Memory Support | Yes (depends on motherboard) |
Thermal & Power
| Processor Base Power (PBP) | 65 W |
| Maximum Turbo Power (MTP) | 121 W |
| Tjunction (Max Temperature) | 105 °C |
| Thermal Solution | Yes (Laminar RM2 included) |
| Socket | LGA 1851 |
Integrated Graphics
| Graphics Model | Intel Graphics (4 Xe-LPG cores) |
| Execution Units | 4 Xe-cores |
| Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency | 2.05 GHz |
| Display Outputs | Up to 4 displays |
| 4K Support | Yes (4K @ 60Hz) |
Manufacturing & Platform
| Process Technology | TSMC N3B (3 nm) |
| Launch Date | Q1 2025 |
| Supported Chipsets | Intel Z890, B860, H870 |
| PCI Express Revision | 5.0 + 4.0 |
| Max PCIe Lanes | 20 (16 PCIe 5.0 + 4 PCIe 4.0) |
Feature Set & Technologies
| Hyper-Threading | No (Arrow Lake does not use Hyper-Threading) |
| Intel Thread Director | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization (VT-x) | Yes |
| Intel VT-d (IOMMU) | Yes |
| Intel AES-NI | Yes |
| Intel Deep Learning Boost | Yes (VNNI) |
| AVX-512 | No |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Ultra 5 235 compare to the Ultra 5 245K?
Both have 14 cores (6P+8E). The 245K is unlocked with a 125W/159W power envelope and higher turbo (5.2 vs 5.0 GHz). The 235 runs at 65W/121W and includes a stock cooler — better for mainstream builds.
Is the Ultra 5 235 better than the i5-14600K?
The 235 uses the newer Arrow Lake architecture on TSMC 3nm with better power efficiency. The i5-14600K (Raptor Lake Refresh) has higher raw clocks but runs hotter. Gaming performance is comparable; the 235 wins on efficiency.
Does the Ultra 5 235 have integrated graphics?
Yes. It includes Intel Graphics with 4 Xe-LPG cores, suitable for display output and hardware video encoding. A dedicated GPU is recommended for gaming.
Does the Ultra 5 235 come with a cooler?
Yes. The Laminar RM2 stock cooler is included, adequate for the 65W/121W power profile.
What motherboard do I need for the Ultra 5 235?
An Intel 800-series motherboard with LGA 1851 socket (Z890, B860, or H870). B860 is the best value for locked processors like the 235.
JSON-LD Schema Preview — Intel ARK Source
VALID{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "Product",
"name": "Intel Core Ultra 5 235",
"brand": { "name": "Intel" },
"sku": "BX80768235",
"mpn": "BX80768235",
"gtin13": "5032037296724",
"category": "Computer Hardware > Processors > Intel Desktop CPUs",
"additionalProperty": [
{ "name": "Total Cores", "value": "14 (6P+8E)" },
{ "name": "Total Threads", "value": "14" },
{ "name": "Max Turbo Frequency", "value": "5.0 GHz" },
{ "name": "L3 Cache", "value": "24 MB Intel Smart Cache" },
{ "name": "Processor Base Power", "value": "65 W" },
{ "name": "Max Turbo Power", "value": "121 W" },
{ "name": "Socket", "value": "LGA 1851" },
{ "name": "Lithography", "value": "TSMC N3B (3 nm)" }
],
}