Intel Core i5-1235U vs Intel Xeon w5-2445

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Intel Core i5-1235U or Intel Core i5-1235U – 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 i5-1235U 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 i5-1235U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Xeon w5-2445 features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon w5-2445, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4677 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Xeon W
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-1235U Name Intel Xeon w5-2445
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U Group Intel Xeon W-2400
12 Generation 12
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
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 Xeon w5-2445 has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon w5-2445 is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
None None 10x
4.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
1.3 GHz A-Core Frequency None
0.9 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 3.1 GHz
10 CPU Cores 10
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
8x Gracemont Cores B None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Golden Cove Cores A None
No Overclocking No
12 Threads 20
None None 4.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

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
and 80 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Xeon w5-2445 does not have integrated graphics.
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2022 Release date --
80 Execution units --
12.1 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
640 Shaders --
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) GPU name
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
13 Generation --
10 nm Technology --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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 VP8 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 153.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 TB
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 153.6 GB/s
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 Memory type DDR5-4800
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 4
No ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 175 W watts.
55 W TDP (PL2) None
None TDP up 210 W
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 175 W
100 °C Tjunction max 94 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-1235U 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 Xeon w5-2445 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 26.2 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2023
BGA 1744 Socket LGA 4677
6.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
12.0 MB L3-Cache 26.2 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Alder Lake U Architecture Sapphire Rapids-WS
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d, VT-rp, vPro Enterprise
-- Release price 839 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, AMX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
10 nm Technology 10 nm