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Intel Core Ultra 5 235T

38,561 Benchmark Score

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# Intel Core Ultra 5 235T + NVIDIA RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2

This desktop pairing combines Intel's 14-core Arrow Lake processor with NVIDIA's professional-grade Ada Lovelace GPU, landing at the 68th percentile overall against all tracked CPU+GPU combinations. The data shows a system built for productivity-heavy workloads with strong single-threaded responsiveness, though the GPU's 50th percentile standing means gaming performance will be modest rather than elite. All FPS figures in this analysis are estimates derived from benchmark scores, as no measured frame-rate data exists for this exact combination.

Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: This is not a high-refresh gaming platform. The GPU sits at the 50th percentile among all GPUs, indicating mid-pack rasterization performance. The CPU's single-thread score of 4,339 in Passmark is respectable, but the GPU will likely cap frame rates below 144 FPS in demanding titles at 1080p. Expect playable but not competitive-level frame rates.

Streaming: The RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation includes 304 tensor cores and 76 RT cores, which provide hardware acceleration for encoding and AI-enhanced streaming features. The CPU's 14 threads handle concurrent encoding and gaming workloads, with the 24 MB of shared L3 cache reducing latency. The 16 GB GDDR6 memory with 576 GB/s bandwidth offers ample headroom for streaming overlays and capture buffers.

Video editing: The combination of the CPU's 26,232 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and the GPU's 32.69 TFLOPS FP32 compute makes this a capable video editing workstation. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM handles 4K timelines and multi-layer effects without spilling to system memory. The 102.4 GB/s system memory bandwidth complements the GPU's 576 GB/s bandwidth for smooth timeline scrubbing.

3D rendering: The GPU's Ada Lovelace architecture with 9,728 shading units and 304 texture mapping units delivers strong rasterization throughput. The 188.2 GPixel/s pixel rate and 510.7 GTexel/s texture rate indicate solid performance for real-time viewport rendering. The CPU's 26,232 multi-core Cinebench score supports CPU-based rendering fallbacks when GPU memory is exhausted.

Software development: The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 4,339 and 295,100 data compression score make compilation and code analysis responsive. The 14 cores handle parallel builds efficiently, while the 24 MB L3 cache reduces recompilation overhead. The GPU's Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6 support provide modern graphics APIs for development and testing.

Student and office work: The 65W TDP CPU with integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU provides an energy-efficient baseline. Passmark integer math of 84,244 and floating-point math of 106,546 handle spreadsheet calculations and document processing with ease. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM is excessive for office tasks but future-proofs for data visualization and light CAD work.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU achieves an average benchmark score of 38,561, placing it at the 86th percentile among all processors. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-14500 with an average score of 38,531, a margin of just 0.1%. The Intel Xeon w3-2525 trails by 0.4%, while the Intel Core 9 270H and Core Ultra 9 285H are 0.6% and 0.7% behind respectively. This clustering indicates the Core Ultra 5 235T sits at a performance plateau where four competing processors deliver nearly identical aggregate scores.

In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 26,232 multi-core and 3,703 single-core. The single-core result places it firmly in high-performance territory for desktop processors. The R20 scores of 11,017 multi-core and 1,555 single-core confirm consistent scaling across benchmark generations. Passmark results show 30,918 multi-thread and 4,339 single-thread, with a physics score of 2,157 and extended instructions score of 23,212.

The GPU has no benchmark scores in the data pack, so its 50th percentile ranking is based on aggregate positioning rather than specific test results. The combined system percentile of 68 reflects the CPU's strong 86th percentile offset by the GPU's mid-pack 50th percentile. This creates a system where CPU-bound tasks will outperform most desktops, while GPU-bound workloads will land at the median.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this CPU+GPU combination, so all gaming figures are estimates derived from the benchmark scores. The GPU's 50th percentile standing suggests 1080p gaming at medium-to-high settings for most titles, with 1440p requiring reduced settings for playable frame rates. The 16 GB VRAM prevents memory-related stuttering in modern titles, but the AD103 chip's mid-pack positioning limits raw throughput.

The CPU's 86th percentile and strong single-thread score of 4,339 in Passmark indicate it will not bottleneck the GPU in most gaming scenarios. The 5.00 GHz boost clock provides responsive frame pacing in CPU-light titles. For esports titles, estimated frame rates could reach 100-140 FPS at 1080p low settings, while AAA games may average 60-80 FPS at medium settings.

At 1440p, the GPU's 32.69 TFLOPS FP32 compute suggests playable frame rates in less demanding titles, but the 50th percentile ranking means recent AAA releases will likely require low-to-medium settings. The 576 GB/s memory bandwidth provides sufficient headroom for high-resolution textures. The RTX 5000's 76 RT cores enable ray tracing at reduced resolutions, though the mid-pack GPU positioning limits ray-traced performance to lower presets.

Who Should Build It

Gamers at 1080p: Users targeting 60 FPS at medium-to-high settings in current titles will find this system adequate. The GPU's 50th percentile and CPU's 86th percentile create a balanced 1080p gaming experience, though competitive players seeking 144+ FPS should look elsewhere.

Content creators: Video editors and 3D artists benefit from the CPU's 26,232 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and the GPU's 16 GB VRAM. The combination handles 4K video timelines and complex 3D scenes without the memory constraints of lower-VRAM GPUs. The 32.69 TFLOPS compute accelerates GPU rendering tasks.

Software developers: The Passmark data compression score of 295,100 and single-thread score of 4,339 make code compilation and testing responsive. The 14 cores handle parallel builds efficiently, while the integrated graphics provide a fallback display output.

Students and small business users: The 65W TDP and active production status make this a reliable workstation component. The CPU's 86th percentile ensures longevity for multi-year office deployments, while the GPU's 16 GB VRAM supports future software requirements.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck for gaming and graphics workloads. With the CPU at the 86th percentile and GPU at the 50th percentile, the performance ceiling for GPU-bound tasks is significantly lower than the CPU's capability. In gaming, the GPU will limit frame rates before the CPU becomes a constraint, particularly at higher resolutions where GPU load increases.

For CPU-bound workloads like compilation, data compression, and physics simulations, the CPU's 86th percentile ensures these tasks run at or above the performance of 86% of all processors. The Passmark physics score of 2,157 and extended instructions score of 23,212 indicate strong computational throughput. The GPU's 50th percentile does not constrain these workloads.

The combined 68th percentile reflects the imbalance: the CPU outperforms the GPU by 36 percentile points. This suggests the system is optimized for productivity and compute tasks rather than graphics-intensive workloads. In mixed workloads like video encoding with GPU acceleration, the balance shifts based on which component handles the dominant task.

GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 576.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective throughput. The base clock is 930 MHz with a boost clock of 1680 MHz, which is conservative for a desktop GPU but appropriate for the 150W TDP.

The AD103 chip contains 9,728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units. The pixel rate of 188.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 510.7 GTexel/s indicate solid rasterization throughput. The FP32 performance of 32.69 TFLOPS places it in the mid-range of current GPUs, consistent with its 50th percentile ranking.

The 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores provide hardware support for ray tracing and AI acceleration. The tensor cores enable DLSS and other deep-learning features, while the RT cores handle real-time ray tracing workloads. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern graphics APIs. The PCIe 4.0 x16 interface provides sufficient bandwidth for the GPU's memory subsystem.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235T is a 14-core, 14-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 3nm process. The base clock of 2.20 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz provide a wide frequency range for power management. The 65W TDP makes it suitable for standard desktop cooling solutions.

The CPU contains 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, with a core configuration that includes 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes dual-channel DDR5 with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. The processor connects via Intel Socket 1851 and supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes.

Benchmark results show a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26,232 and single-core score of 3,703. The Passmark data encryption score of 23,457 and find prime numbers score of 318 indicate strong cryptographic and computational performance. The multithread score of 30,918 and floating-point math of 106,546 demonstrate robust parallel processing capability. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU provides basic display output for systems without a discrete GPU.

Build Overview

This desktop build pairs Intel's Core Ultra 5 235T with NVIDIA's RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2, creating a system that targets the 68th percentile of all tracked configurations. The CPU's 86th percentile ranking makes it the stronger component, while the GPU's 50th percentile positions the system as a productivity-first workstation rather than a gaming powerhouse.

The Core Ultra Series 2 processor with Arrow Lake architecture represents Intel's current desktop lineup, released in January 2025 with a launch MSRP of $247. The RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation, released in March 2023, uses the Ada Lovelace architecture and is positioned as a professional-grade GPU. The combination of a 14-core CPU with 16 GB VRAM GPU creates a system capable of handling demanding professional workloads.

The 65W CPU and 150W GPU result in a combined power envelope that is manageable for standard desktop power supplies. The system's active production status for both components ensures ongoing availability and driver support. The 68th combined percentile indicates this build outperforms roughly two-thirds of all tracked systems, making it a solid mid-to-upper-tier workstation configuration.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Core Ultra 5 235T scores 38,561 average, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14500 at 38,531. It also leads the Intel Xeon w3-2525 by 0.4%, the Intel Core 9 270H by 0.6%, and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H by 0.7%.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile?

A: The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2 sits at the 50th percentile among all GPUs, indicating mid-pack performance. It has no individual benchmark scores in the data pack, so its positioning is based on aggregate ranking.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have and what is its bandwidth?

A: The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 576.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The memory runs at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective throughput.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Core Ultra 5 235T scores 26,232 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, with a single-core score of 3,703. This places the CPU at the 86th percentile among all processors.

Q: Does this system support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the GPU includes 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2). The FP32 performance of 32.69 TFLOPS provides compute headroom for ray-traced workloads.

Q: What is the CPU's process node and transistor count?

A: The CPU is manufactured on TSMC's 3nm process with 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. This is a desktop processor using the Arrow Lake-S codename.

Q: What is the combined system percentile?

A: The CPU+GPU combination ranks at the 68th percentile overall. This reflects the CPU's strong 86th percentile offset by the GPU's mid-pack 50th percentile.

Rate My PC: Intel Core Ultra 5 235T + NVIDIA RTX 5000 Embedded Ada Generation X2

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