Processors comparison
Core Ultra 5 235 vs Core i5-14
Specs, platform, power, size and UK prices side by side. Every value comes from the product listing; anything we don't hold is marked unknown.
Key differences
- Different platforms: the Core Ultra 5 235 uses LGA 1851 and the Core i5-14 uses LGA 1700, so they need different motherboards.
- The Core Ultra 5 235 has 14 cores / 14 threads; the Core i5-14 has 14 cores / 20 threads.
- The Core i5-14 boosts to 5.3 GHz, 0.3 GHz higher than the Core Ultra 5 235.
- The Core Ultra 5 235 is rated at 65 W TDP against 125 W, so it is easier to cool and puts less load on the power supply.
- Memory support differs: Core Ultra 5 235 DDR5, Core i5-14 DDR4, DDR5.
- The Core i5-14 is £31.49 cheaper at its lowest listed new price (£249.98 against £281.47).
Performance
We don't have measured benchmark results for these parts yet, and we don't publish estimated scores. Specs like core count, clock speed and video memory are a guide, not a measure of speed in games or apps.
Specifications
| Specification | Core Ultra 5 235 | Core i5-14 |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| SocketDecides which motherboards the processor fits. | LGA 1851 | LGA 1700 |
| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake | Raptor Lake Refresh |
| Series | Intel Core Ultra 5 | Intel Core i5 |
| Cores and clocks | ||
| Cores | 14 | 14 |
| Threads | 14 | 20Higher |
| Max boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.3 GHzHigher |
| Power and cooling | ||
| Rated TDPThe maker's thermal design rating, not measured power draw. | 65 W | 125 W |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Integrated graphicsWithout it you need a graphics card to get a picture. | Yes | Yes |
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