Intel Core i5-1230U vs Intel Core i5-1235U

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Intel Core i5-1230U or Intel Core i5-1230U – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-1230U features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-1230U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Core i5-1235U features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i5-1235U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
12 Generation 12
Intel Core i5-1230U Name Intel Core i5-1235U
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group Intel Core i 1200P/1200U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-1230U has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Core i5-1235U has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.3 GHz.
8x Gracemont Cores B 8x Gracemont
4.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 4.4 GHz
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
12 Threads 12
1.0 GHz A-Core Frequency 1.3 GHz
0.7 GHz B-Core Frequency 0.9 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
2x Golden Cove Cores A 2x Golden Cove
10 CPU Cores 10
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 3.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-1230U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1230U uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake), which has 640 texture shaders
and 80 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-1235U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-1235U uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake), which has 640 texture shaders
10 nm Technology 10 nm
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
13 Generation 13
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
80 Execution units 80
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake)
0.25 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
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640 Shaders 640
12.1 Direct X 12.1
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC No
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 9 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
29 W TDP (PL2) 55 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
9 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-1230U is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-1235U is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1744
10 nm Technology 10 nm
6.5 MB L2-Cache 6.5 MB
Alder Lake U Architecture Alder Lake U
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
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Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d