Intel Core 5 330 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data does not include a direct head-to-head benchmark run between the Intel Core 5 330 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA. The head-to-head comparison table is empty, and neither processor has a recorded win in a direct matchup. Consequently, the analysis must rely on the available benchmark scores for the Intel Core 5 330 and the architectural and specification differences between the two parts.

The Intel Core 5 330 has a substantial set of measured results. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 13150, and its single-core score is 1856. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 5523, while the single-core result is 779. The older Cinebench R15 suite shows a multi-core score of 1325 and a single-core score of 186. PassMark results include a multi-thread score of 15471, a single-thread score of 4088, integer math at 33258, floating point math at 43885, data compression at 145287, data encryption at 11076, extended instructions at 12808, find prime numbers at 114, physics at 1201, and random string sorting at 17771.

The average benchmark score for the Intel Core 5 330 is 18345, which places it at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals, based on average score, are the Intel Core i3-14100 with an average score of 18318, the Intel Core 7 360 with 18374, the Intel Core i3-13100 with 18380, and the Intel Core 3 305 with 18302. The delta percentages are minimal: the Core 5 330 is 0.1% ahead of the Core i3-14100, 0.2% ahead of the Core 3 305, and 0.2% behind both the Core 7 360 and the Core i3-13100. These near-identical average scores indicate that the Core 5 330 performs at a level consistent with a mid-range mobile processor, but the lack of benchmark data for the Core Ultra 5 235TA prevents any direct quantitative comparison between the two.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA has no recorded benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rivals in the database. Its percentile ranking is 50, which is lower than the Core 5 330's 72nd percentile, but this percentile is based on no measured data and should not be interpreted as a performance result. Without recorded measurements for the Core Ultra 5 235TA, the database cannot establish which processor wins in any specific workload category.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ fundamentally in their core configuration and platform positioning. The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA uses the Arrow Lake-S codename and belongs to the Arrow Lake architecture. The Core 5 330 is a mobile-market segment part, whereas the Core Ultra 5 235TA targets the desktop segment.

Core counts diverge sharply. The Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning it does not support simultaneous multithreading. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has 14 cores and 14 threads, also without extra threads per core. This is a 8-core and 8-thread difference in favor of the Core Ultra 5 235TA.

Clock speeds also differ. The Core 5 330 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 235TA thus has a higher base by 0.70 GHz and a higher boost by 0.40 GHz.

Thermal design power is dramatically different: the Core 5 330 is rated at 15 W, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA is rated at 65 W. The 15 W rating aligns with the mobile positioning, while the 65 W rating aligns with a desktop part.

Process node information shows that both are built on a 3 nm process, but the foundries differ. The Core 5 330 is manufactured by Intel, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA is manufactured by TSMC. The Core Ultra 5 235TA also has recorded transistor count of 17,800 million and a die size of 243 mm², while the Core 5 330 has no recorded transistor count or die size.

Cache hierarchies are not directly comparable. The Core 5 330 has a 192 KB L1 cache (aggregate), 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. The per-core L2 allocation on the Core Ultra 5 235TA is larger, and the shared L3 is 18 MB larger.

Memory support also differs. The Core 5 330 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, using a single-channel memory bus with a bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Core Ultra 5 235TA supports only DDR5, uses a dual-channel bus, and achieves 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. Neither supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs. The Core 5 330 uses Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. The Core Ultra 5 235TA uses Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: the Core 5 330 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 24 execution units.

The sockets are incompatible: the Core 5 330 uses Intel BGA 1516 (a mobile socket), and the Core Ultra 5 235TA uses Intel Socket 1851 (a desktop socket). Release dates differ as well: the Core 5 330 launched on 2026-04-15, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA launched on 2025-07-28.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA has 14 cores and 14 threads, compared to the Intel Core 5 330's 6 cores and 6 threads. Neither supports simultaneous multithreading.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 235TA's boost clock is 0.40 GHz higher.

Q: Do both processors use the same memory type?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 330 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA supports only DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the thermal design power for each?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 is rated at 15 W, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA is rated at 65 W. The 15 W rating is consistent with a mobile processor, while the 65 W rating is consistent with a desktop processor.

Q: Are the sockets the same?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 330 uses Intel BGA 1516, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA uses Intel Socket 1851. They are not physically interchangeable.

Q: Does the database show any direct benchmark comparison between the two?

A: No. The head-to-head benchmark table is empty. The Intel Core 5 330 has a full set of measured scores, but the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA has no recorded benchmark results in the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 330 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Cores | 6 | 14 |

| Threads | 6 | 14 |

| Base Clock | 1.50 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 65 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | Arrow Lake-S |

| Architecture | Not specified | Arrow Lake |

| Generation | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) | Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake) |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not specified | 17,800 million |

| Die Size | Not specified | 243 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 192 KB (aggregate) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB (aggregate) | 3 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 6 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Single-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 59.7 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2026-04-15 | 2025-07-28 |

| Launch MSRP | $309 | $269 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | SAE3G | SRWPP |

The two processors share the same process node (3 nm), the same manufacturer (Intel), and both have ECC memory support disabled. The multiplier is locked on both.

The Verdict

The recorded data provides a clear picture for the Intel Core 5 330 but leaves the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA without any measured performance scores. The Core 5 330 has an average benchmark score of 18345 and sits at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are essentially equal in average score, with deltas of 0.1% to 0.2%, which indicates that the Core 5 330 delivers performance that is statistically indistinguishable from a cluster of other mid-range processors in the database.

For the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA, the absence of benchmark data means no performance verdict can be derived from measurements. The specification sheet, however, shows a processor with more cores (14 vs. 6), higher clocks (base 2.20 GHz vs. 1.50 GHz, boost 5.00 GHz vs. 4.60 GHz), a larger shared L3 cache (24 MB vs. 6 MB), dual-channel memory (102.4 GB/s vs. 59.7 GB/s), and Gen 5 PCIe with 20 lanes versus Gen 4 with 6 lanes. The 65 W TDP versus 15 W TDP also indicates a higher power envelope, which is typical for a desktop part.

The data supports a straightforward selection guideline. Users requiring a mobile processor with a low 15 W thermal envelope, LPDDR5X memory support, and a 2026 release date should select the Intel Core 5 330. Users requiring a desktop processor with 14 cores, a 5.00 GHz boost clock, dual-channel DDR5 memory, Gen 5 PCIe, and a 2025 release date should select the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA. The Core Ultra 5 235TA also has a launch MSRP of $269, while the Core 5 330 has a launch MSRP of $309.

The database cannot declare a performance winner without measured results for the Core Ultra 5 235TA. The Core 5 330's strong showing among its nearest rivals confirms it as a capable processor within its own segment, but a direct comparison to the Core Ultra 5 235TA remains unavailable. The two parts target different sockets, different market segments, and different power envelopes, so the selection should be driven by platform requirements rather than by benchmark deltas, which do not exist for this pair.