Intel Core 5 315 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA Comparison

Intel Core 5 315 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA: a comparison of a mobile-focused Wildcat Lake processor against a desktop Arrow Lake-S part. The two CPUs occupy different market segments, have distinct core configurations, and deliver benchmark results that reflect their intended roles. The data shows a clear split: the Core 5 315 has recorded scores across multiple Cinebench and PassMark tests, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA has no benchmark entries in the database. This means the analysis relies on the measured performance of the Core 5 315 and the architectural and specification differences of the Core Ultra 5 235TA.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Core 5 315 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has an empty benchmark record, with an average benchmark score of zero and no nearest rivals listed. The Core 5 315, by contrast, has a full set of recorded measurements across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and several PassMark workloads.

The Core 5 315 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12981 and a single-core score of 1832. In Cinebench R20, it records 5452 multi-core and 769 single-core. The R15 results are 1308 multi-core and 184 single-core. These figures place the Core 5 315 at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 18188.

Nearest rival comparisons for the Core 5 315 show a tight cluster. The AMD EPYC 9274F averages 18189, a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core i7-9700 averages 18180, also 0 percent. The Intel Core i7-1365U averages 18177, a delta of 0.1 percent. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U averages 18176, a delta of 0.1 percent. The Core 5 315 sits within a fraction of a percent of these four processors, indicating that its overall average score is competitive with a diverse set of server, desktop, and mobile parts.

PassMark results for the Core 5 315 show strengths in specific workloads. The data compression score is 146143, while data encryption reaches 11119. Extended instructions score 13143, and floating point math hits 42441. Integer math records 31690, and find prime numbers is 112. The multithread score is 15272, with physics at 1163 and random string sorting at 17551. Single-thread performance is recorded twice in the database, once as passmark_single_thread at 4021 and again as passmark_singlethread at 4021, confirming consistency.

Because the Core Ultra 5 235TA has no benchmark scores, no direct wins or losses can be established. The head-to-head benchmark section remains empty, and the win counts for both processors are zero. The comparison must instead be framed through the available data: measured scores for the Core 5 315 and the absence of measured scores for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has an empty benchmark list, an average benchmark score of zero, and no nearest rivals. The Core 5 315 has 17 recorded benchmark results.

Q: How does the Core 5 315 compare to its nearest rivals in average score?

A: The Core 5 315 averages 18188. The AMD EPYC 9274F averages 18189 (0 percent delta), the Intel Core i7-9700 averages 18180 (0 percent), the Intel Core i7-1365U averages 18177 (0.1 percent), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U averages 18176 (0.1 percent).

Q: What is the core and thread count difference?

A: The Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has 14 cores and 14 threads. Neither processor uses hyper-threading, as both thread counts equal core counts.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The Core 5 315 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports more memory channels?

A: The Core 5 315 uses a single-channel memory bus with a bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Core Ultra 5 235TA uses a dual-channel memory bus with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

Q: What is the thermal design power difference?

A: The Core 5 315 has a TDP of 15 watts. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has a TDP of 65 watts.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The Core 5 315 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and is identified as part of the Core 5 generation, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA uses the Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2. Both are built on a 3 nm process node, but the foundries differ. The Core 5 315 is fabricated by Intel, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA is fabricated by TSMC.

The Core Ultra 5 235TA has a documented transistor count of 17,800 million and a die size of 243 mm². The Core 5 315 has no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

Cache structures differ substantially. The Core 5 315 has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 235TA lists L1 as 192 KB per core, L2 as 3 MB per core, and L3 as 24 MB shared. The per-core L2 allocation on the Core Ultra 5 235TA is higher, and its total L3 cache is four times larger than the Core 5 315's shared L3.

Integrated graphics also differ. The Core 5 315 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The Core Ultra 5 235TA uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 24 execution units. The two graphics architectures are distinct, with the desktop part carrying a different GPU configuration than the mobile part.

PCIe support is another architectural separator. The Core 5 315 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU. The Core Ultra 5 235TA provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The desktop processor offers a newer PCIe generation and more than three times the lane count.

Memory support differs as well. The Core 5 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA supports DDR5 only. Neither processor supports ECC memory. The Core 5 315 uses a single-channel memory bus, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA uses a dual-channel bus, resulting in a memory bandwidth difference: 59.7 GB/s for the Core 5 315 versus 102.4 GB/s for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.

Production status for both processors is listed as active. Release dates differ, with the Core Ultra 5 235TA released on 2025-07-28 and the Core 5 315 released on 2026-04-15.

Specification Differences

The socket types are different. The Core 5 315 uses Intel BGA 1516, a soldered mobile socket. The Core Ultra 5 235TA uses Intel Socket 1851, a desktop socket. The market segments confirm this split: the Core 5 315 is a mobile processor, and the Core Ultra 5 235TA is a desktop processor.

Core and thread counts differ. The Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has 14 cores and 14 threads.

Clock speeds differ. The Core 5 315 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

TDP differs significantly. The Core 5 315 is rated at 15 watts, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA is rated at 65 watts.

Memory bandwidth differs. The Core 5 315 has a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has a dual-channel bus with 102.4 GB/s.

Cache capacities differ. The Core 5 315 has 2.5 MB of L2 and 6 MB of shared L3. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has 3 MB per core of L2 and 24 MB of shared L3.

PCIe capabilities differ. The Core 5 315 uses Gen 4 with 6 lanes. The Core Ultra 5 235TA uses Gen 5 with 20 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. The Core 5 315 has Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 24 execution units.

Memory support differs. The Core 5 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Core Ultra 5 235TA supports DDR5 only.

Part numbers differ. The Core 5 315 is SAEFC, and the Core Ultra 5 235TA is SRWPP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Launch MSRP for the Core 5 315 is $340. Launch MSRP for the Core Ultra 5 235TA is $269.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward conclusion: the Core 5 315 is the only one of the two with measured benchmark results, making it the only processor in this comparison with verified performance data. Its average benchmark score of 18188 places it at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, with nearest rivals within 0.1 percent. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has no recorded scores, so no performance verdict can be drawn from measurements.

The specification sheet favors the Core Ultra 5 235TA in several categories. It has more cores (14 versus 6), a higher base clock (2.20 GHz versus 1.50 GHz), a higher boost clock (5.00 GHz versus 4.40 GHz), a larger L3 cache (24 MB versus 6 MB), dual-channel memory with more bandwidth (102.4 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s), and Gen 5 PCIe with 20 lanes versus Gen 4 with 6 lanes. It also has a lower launch MSRP at $269 versus $340.

The Core 5 315 counters with a much lower TDP of 15 watts versus 65 watts, which aligns with its mobile socket and market segment. Its integrated graphics use a newer architecture designation, Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 24 execution units. The Core 5 315 also supports LPDDR5X memory in addition to DDR5, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA supports DDR5 only.

The choice depends on the role. For a mobile platform with a low thermal envelope, the Core 5 315 is the documented option. For a desktop platform with higher core counts, more cache, faster memory, and newer PCIe, the Core Ultra 5 235TA has the superior specification sheet, though no benchmark data confirms its real-world performance.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 315 wins in power efficiency. Its 15 watt TDP is less than a quarter of the Core Ultra 5 235TA's 65 watt rating. This makes it suited for thermally constrained mobile designs. It also wins on measured performance evidence: all recorded scores belong to this processor, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12981, a single-core score of 1832, and a PassMark single-thread score of 4021. Its nearest rival comparisons show it clustered within 0.1 percent of four different processors, from a server EPYC part to a mobile i7.

The Core Ultra 5 235TA wins on raw specification breadth. It has 14 cores versus 6, a 2.20 GHz base clock versus 1.50 GHz, a 5.00 GHz boost clock versus 4.40 GHz, and a 24 MB shared L3 cache versus 6 MB. Its dual-channel memory bus delivers 102.4 GB/s, compared to the single-channel 59.7 GB/s of the Core 5 315. Its Gen 5 PCIe with 20 lanes exceeds the Gen 4 6-lane configuration of the Core 5 315. Its integrated graphics, Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 24 execution units, offers a larger execution unit count than the Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Its launch MSRP is lower at $269 versus $340, and its release date is earlier, 2025-07-28 versus 2026-04-15.

The desktop segment is the Core Ultra 5 235TA's domain. The mobile segment is the Core 5 315's domain. Each processor matches its market segment with appropriate specifications. The recorded data confirms the Core 5 315's performance profile, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA remains a specification-only entry in the database.