Apple M2 vs Ultra 5 235U
Aggregate performance score
Core Ultra 5 235U outperforms Apple M2 by a moderate 11% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core Ultra 5 235U and M2 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 770 | 833 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Laptop |
| Series | no data | Apple Apple M-Series |
| Power efficiency | 17.24 | 44.41 |
| Release date | 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago) | 10 June 2022 (2 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
Core Ultra 5 235U and M2 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 cores | 12 (Dodeca-Core) | 8 (Octa-Core) |
| Performance-cores | 2 | no data |
| Efficient-cores | 8 | no data |
| Low Power Efficient-cores | 2 | no data |
| Threads | 14 | 8 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 2.424 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4.9 GHz | 3.48 GHz |
| L1 cache | no data | 2 MB |
| L2 cache | no data | 20 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | no data |
| Chip lithography | Intel 3 nm | 5 nm |
| Number of transistors | no data | 20000 Million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
Compatibility
Information on Core Ultra 5 235U and M2 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 configuration | 1 | no data |
| Socket | FCBGA2049 | no data |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 57 Watt | 20 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 5 235U and M2. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | no data |
| AES-NI | + | - |
| 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 Frameworks | OpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT | - |
Security technologies
Core Ultra 5 235U and M2 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 M2 are enumerated here.
| 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 M2. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR5-6400 | no data |
| Maximum memory size | 128 GB | no data |
| Max memory channels | 2 | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Intel® Graphics | Apple M2 10-Core GPU ( - 1398 MHz) |
| Quick Sync Video | + | - |
| Graphics max frequency | 2.05 GHz | no data |
Graphics interfaces
Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 5 235U and M2 integrated GPUs.
| Number of displays supported | 4 | no data |
Graphics image quality
Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 5 235U and M2 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL) | no data |
| Max resolution over eDP | 3840x2400 @ 120Hz | no data |
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz | no data |
Graphics API support
APIs supported by Core Ultra 5 235U and M2 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.
| DirectX | 12.2 | no data |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 5 235U and M2.
| PCI Express lanes | 20 | no data |
| PCI support | 4.0 | no 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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 10.31 | 9.32 |
| Recency | 1 January 2025 | 10 June 2022 |
| Physical cores | 12 | 8 |
| Threads | 14 | 8 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 57 Watt | 20 Watt |
Ultra 5 235U has a 10.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and 50% more physical cores and 75% more threads.
Apple M2, on the other hand, has 185% lower power consumption.
The Core Ultra 5 235U is our recommended choice as it beats the M2 in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core Ultra 5 235U and Apple M2, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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