Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX Outperforms Core i5 14500HX in PassMark Benchmarks with 30% Higher Single-Core and 38% Higher Multi-Core Scores

The recently unveiled Arrow Lake-HX series is generating considerable excitement within the tech community. While the desktop variants appeared to fall short of significant performance improvements, it’s the mobile HX models that are demonstrating a clear edge over their predecessors in various synthetic benchmarks.

Core Ultra 5 235HX Sets a New Benchmark: Surpassing Core i9 14900HX

Targeted at enthusiasts, the Intel Arrow Lake-HX lineup comprises high-performance CPUs designed for premium laptops. Notably, these processors lack hyper-threading but excel in both multi-threaded and single-threaded scenarios. Early benchmarks of the Core Ultra 5 235HX, an entry-level model in the series, have revealed impressive synthetic test results, distinguishing them from the desktop counterparts.

Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX CPU benchmark with multithread rating of 40122 and single thread rating of 4708 on average CPU mark. — Core Ultra 5 235HX benchmarked at PassMark for the first time

This marks the inaugural benchmark for the Core Ultra 5 235HX on PassMark, where it has been tested twice. This 14-core CPU features turbo speeds reaching up to 4.5 GHz for efficiency cores and 5.1 GHz for performance cores, while maintaining a base thermal design power (TDP) of 55W, similar to its predecessor, the Core i5 14500HX. However, it slightly edges out with a turbo power that can spike to 160W. Despite the latter’s hyper-threading capabilities, the Ultra 5 235HX has achieved a remarkable 38% lead in multi-threaded benchmarks.

Intel Core processors comparison chart showing model numbers, specifications, and “CPU Mark” scores. — Comparison of Core Ultra 5 235HX and 14th Gen processors

In testing, the Core Ultra 5 235HX showcased a score of 4, 708 in single-core and 40, 122 in multi-core performance, which is approximately 30% and 38% improvements over the Core i5 14500HX, respectively. This generational leap not only signifies substantial progress relative to its predecessor but also indicates that the 235HX is closing the gap with higher-tier Raptor Lake-HX CPUs. For instance, when compared to the Core i7 14700HX, a 20-core, 28-thread processor, the 235HX achieved around an 18% lift in single-core results and a 7% rise in multi-core performance.

Furthermore, the Ultra 5 235HX demonstrated an 11% advantage in single-core performance over the Core i9 14900HX, while remaining just 11% behind in multi-threaded capabilities. Interestingly, it also outperformed both the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D in single-core testing, with a discernible 6% margin.

Ultimately, the Core Ultra 5 235HX stands alongside flagship models like the Core Ultra 9 275HX in single-core performance, yet it is essential to remember that gaming performance is influenced by various factors, and AMD’s 9000 series X3D processors continue to excel in that arena. Nonetheless, the overall performance metrics of the Core Ultra 200HX portray a compelling option for mobile productivity enthusiasts.

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