Intel Core Ultra 5 235

Release & Generation

• Release date (concise): January 2025
• CPU generation name: Arrow Lake
• Context: Represents a shift to the Core Ultra branding for desktops and introduces the LGA 1851 socket, replacing the long-running LGA 1700 platform.

Core Configuration & Speeds

• Performance-cores + Efficiency-cores = total cores / total threads: 6 Performance-cores + 8 Efficiency-cores = 14 cores / 14 threads
• Total cache: 50 MB (24 MB L3 + 26 MB L2)
• Max turbo/boost clock: Up to 5.0 GHz
• Base or rated power (TDP/base power): 65 W base TDP (Maximum Turbo Power: 121 W)

Memory Support

• Supported memory types and speeds: DDR5‑6400 MT/s (Dual Channel); DDR4 is not supported on this platform

Socket

• Socket name and platform compatibility notes if relevant: LGA 1851 — requires Intel 800-series chipsets (e.g., Z890, B860)

Variants

• Core Ultra 5 235: Standard retail model featuring integrated Intel Arc Graphics (24EU)
• Core Ultra 5 235T: Low-power variant with a 35 W base power target, optimized for small-form-factor systems and energy efficiency