Intel Core 3 201TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the Intel Core 3 201TE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA has 14 cores and 14 threads.

Q: How do the boost clock speeds compare between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA reaches a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 201TE boosts up to 4.60 GHz.

Q: What is the difference in process node technology?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE is built on a 10 nm process, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA uses a 3 nm process fabricated by TSMC.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the L3 cache sizes for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE has 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What sockets do these processors use?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE uses Intel Socket 1700. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA uses Intel Socket 1851.

The Verdict

The recorded data splits these two processors into distinct usage categories. The Intel Core 3 201TE is a 4-core, 8-thread desktop part with a 45 W TDP, a 10 nm process, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. It also includes ECC memory support, a feature absent from the Core Ultra 5 235TA. Its launch MSRP is $134.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA is a 14-core, 14-thread desktop processor with a 65 W TDP, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. It supports only DDR5 memory, has a larger 24 MB L3 cache, and includes an Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU integrated GPU. Its launch MSRP is $269.

The data indicates the Core Ultra 5 235TA is positioned for workloads that benefit from a higher core count and larger cache. Its 14 cores and 14 threads deliver a substantial structural advantage over the 4-core, 8-thread Core 3 201TE in parallel workloads. The 5.00 GHz boost clock also gives it a raw frequency ceiling that the 4.60 GHz Core 3 201TE cannot match.

The Core 3 201TE serves a different role. Its lower 45 W TDP, support for DDR4 memory, and ECC capability point toward power-conscious or reliability-focused desktop builds where those features matter more than raw core throughput. The $134 launch MSRP places it in a lower tier than the $269 Core Ultra 5 235TA.

Benchmark results are not available in the database for either processor, so direct performance comparisons cannot be quantified. The verdict rests on the architectural and specification data. Users requiring maximum multi-threaded performance should choose the Core Ultra 5 235TA. Users needing ECC memory support or DDR4 compatibility should select the Core 3 201TE.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for this pairing. Neither the winsA nor winsB fields show any recorded victories, and the headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty. The avgBenchmarkScore for both processors is 0, and both sit at the 50th percentile versus all CPUs in the database.

Because no measured performance data exists, the analysis must rely on the specification differences and architectural characteristics recorded in the database. The Core Ultra 5 235TA delivers 14 cores and 14 threads against the Core 3 201TE's 4 cores and 8 threads. That is a 10-core and 6-thread difference in favor of the Core Ultra 5 235TA.

The boost clock favors the Core Ultra 5 235TA at 5.00 GHz versus 4.60 GHz for the Core 3 201TE. The base clock favors the Core 3 201TE at 2.90 GHz versus 2.20 GHz for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.

Cache capacity strongly favors the Core Ultra 5 235TA. It has 24 MB of shared L3 cache against 12 MB on the Core 3 201TE. The L2 cache per core is 3 MB on the Core Ultra 5 235TA versus 1.25 MB per core on the Core 3 201TE. The L1 cache per core is 192 KB on the Core Ultra 5 235TA versus 80 KB on the Core 3 201TE.

Memory bandwidth also favors the Core Ultra 5 235TA. It records 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth versus 76.8 GB/s for the Core 3 201TE. Both processors use a dual-channel memory bus.

The process node gap is significant. The Core Ultra 5 235TA uses a 3 nm process from TSMC, while the Core 3 201TE uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The Core Ultra 5 235TA contains 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, while the Core 3 201TE die size is 163 mm² with no transistor count recorded.

The Core Ultra 5 235TA has more PCIe lanes at Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) versus Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) on the Core 3 201TE.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several recorded specification fields.

The Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has 14 cores and 14 threads.

Base clock speeds differ: the Core 3 201TE runs at 2.90 GHz, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA runs at 2.20 GHz. Boost clocks reverse the order, with the Core 3 201TE at 4.60 GHz and the Core Ultra 5 235TA at 5.00 GHz.

TDP values differ. The Core 3 201TE is rated at 45 W. The Core Ultra 5 235TA is rated at 65 W.

Sockets are not interchangeable. The Core 3 201TE uses Intel Socket 1700. The Core Ultra 5 235TA uses Intel Socket 1851.

Memory support differs. The Core 3 201TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Core Ultra 5 235TA supports DDR5 only. Memory bandwidth is higher on the Core Ultra 5 235TA at 102.4 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s on the Core 3 201TE.

ECC memory support is present on the Core 3 201TE and absent on the Core Ultra 5 235TA.

PCIe lane counts differ. The Core 3 201TE has Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only). The Core Ultra 5 235TA has Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ. The Core 3 201TE uses UHD Graphics 730. The Core Ultra 5 235TA uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU.

The launch MSRP differs: $134 for the Core 3 201TE and $269 for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.

Release dates differ. The Core 3 201TE was released on 2025-01-12. The Core Ultra 5 235TA was released on 2025-07-28.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The Core 3 201TE belongs to the Bartlett Lake family and is listed under the Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The Core Ultra 5 235TA belongs to the Arrow Lake family, specifically Arrow Lake-S, and is listed under the Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake) generation. The Core Ultra 5 235TA also carries the series designation Core Ultra Series 2, while the Core 3 201TE has no series recorded.

The manufacturing process differs substantially. The Core 3 201TE uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The Core Ultra 5 235TA uses a 3 nm process from TSMC. The foundry difference is recorded explicitly: Intel for the Core 3 201TE and TSMC for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.

Die size and transistor counts differ. The Core 3 201TE has a die size of 163 mm² with no transistor count recorded. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has a die size of 243 mm² and contains 17,800 million transistors.

Cache architecture differs at every level. The Core 3 201TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

The integrated graphics differ. The Core 3 201TE uses UHD Graphics 730. The Core Ultra 5 235TA uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU.

Memory controller specifications differ. The Core 3 201TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The Core Ultra 5 235TA supports DDR5 only with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported on the Core 3 201TE but not on the Core Ultra 5 235TA.

The production status for both processors is Active. The Core 3 201TE part number is SRPKDQ5CK. The Core Ultra 5 235TA part number is SRWPP.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 5 235TA wins on raw multi-threaded capability. Its 14 cores and 14 threads represent a 10-core and 6-thread advantage over the Core 3 201TE. The 24 MB shared L3 cache doubles the 12 MB available on the Core 3 201TE, which benefits workloads with large working sets. The 3 MB per-core L2 cache and 192 KB per-core L1 cache also exceed the 1.25 MB and 80 KB per-core figures on the Core 3 201TE.

The Core Ultra 5 235TA also wins on single-thread frequency potential. Its 5.00 GHz boost clock exceeds the 4.60 GHz boost clock of the Core 3 201TE. The higher memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s gives it an advantage in memory-intensive operations. The 3 nm process from TSMC provides a more advanced manufacturing node than the 10 nm process used by the Core 3 201TE. The 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes exceed the 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes on the Core 3 201TE.

The Core 3 201TE wins on power efficiency. Its 45 W TDP is lower than the 65 W TDP of the Core Ultra 5 235TA. The Core 3 201TE also wins on memory flexibility with support for both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA supports DDR5 only.

The Core 3 201TE wins on ECC memory support, which the Core Ultra 5 235TA lacks. This makes the Core 3 201TE the appropriate choice for systems requiring error-correcting memory.

The Core 3 201TE wins on platform compatibility with Intel Socket 1700, which supports DDR4 memory modules. The Core Ultra 5 235TA requires Intel Socket 1851 and DDR5 memory.

The Core Ultra 5 235TA wins on integrated graphics capability with the Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU, compared to the UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 3 201TE.

The lower launch MSRP of $134 for the Core 3 201TE versus $269 for the Core Ultra 5 235TA positions the former in a lower price tier, though pricing analysis is limited to the recorded launch MSRP values.

The Core 3 201TE is the choice for ECC-capable, lower-power, DDR4-compatible desktop systems. The Core Ultra 5 235TA is the choice for high-core-count, high-cache, DDR5-based desktop systems with a more advanced process node and higher boost frequency.