A6-7470K vs Ultra 5 235U

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Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 5 235U
2025
12 cores / 14 threads, 57 Watt
10.31
+821%
A6-7470K
2016
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
1.12

Core Ultra 5 235U outperforms A6-7470K by a whopping 821% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 5 235U and A6-7470K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking7702428
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency17.241.64
Architecture codenameno dataGodaveri (2014−2016)
Release date1 January 2025 (less than a year ago)2 February 2016 (9 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 5 235U and A6-7470K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores12 (Dodeca-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Performance-cores2no data
Efficient-cores8no data
Low Power Efficient-cores2no data
Threads142
Base clock speedno data3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz4 GHz
L1 cacheno data256 KB
L2 cacheno data1024 KB
L3 cache12 MBno data
Chip lithographyIntel 3 nm28 nm
Die sizeno data245 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data71 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistorsno data2,411 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 5 235U and A6-7470K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA2049FM2+
Power consumption (TDP)57 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 5 235U and A6-7470K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX-+
FRTC-+
FreeSync-+
PowerTune-+
TrueAudio-+
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Deep Learning Boost+-
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 5 235U and A6-7470K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 5 235U and A6-7470K are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 5 235U and A6-7470K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-6400DDR3-2133
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels22

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® GraphicsAMD Radeon R5 Graphics
iGPU core countno data4
จำนวนพาธไลน์no data256
Quick Sync Video+-
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+
Graphics max frequency2.05 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 5 235U and A6-7470K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 5 235U and A6-7470K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)no data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2400 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core Ultra 5 235U and A6-7470K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.2DirectX® 12
OpenGL4.6no data
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 5 235U and A6-7470K.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanes2016
PCI support4.0no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ultra 5 235U 10.31
+821%
A6-7470K 1.12

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ultra 5 235U 16518
+818%
A6-7470K 1799

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.31 1.12
Recency 1 January 2025 2 February 2016
Physical cores 12 2
Threads 14 2
Power consumption (TDP) 57 Watt 65 Watt

Ultra 5 235U has a 820.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 500% more physical cores and 600% more threads, and 14% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 235U is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-7470K in performance tests.

Be aware that Core Ultra 5 235U is a notebook processor while A6-7470K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Ultra 5 235U and A6-7470K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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