Core Ultra 5 235H vs EPYC 7282
Core Ultra 5 235H
EPYC 7282
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 235H
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7282
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 235H | EPYC 7282 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($199) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-H (2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 235H | EPYC 7282 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($199) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 235H and EPYC 7282
Core Ultra 5 235H
The Core Ultra 5 235H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-H (2025) architecture. It features 14 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): 20 MB + 18 MB. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 29,820 points. Launch price was $354.
EPYC 7282
The EPYC 7282 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 30,201 points. Launch price was $650.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 5 235H packs 14 cores / 14 threads, while the EPYC 7282 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7282 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 235H versus 3.2 GHz on the EPYC 7282 — a 43.9% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 235H (base: 4.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 235H uses the Arrow Lake-H (2025) architecture (5 nm), while the EPYC 7282 uses Zen 2 (2017−2020) (7 nm, 14 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 235H scores 29,820 against the EPYC 7282's 30,201 — a 1.3% lead for the EPYC 7282. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 17,607 vs 13,500 (26.4% advantage for the Core Ultra 5 235H). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,693 vs 1,086, a 85% lead for the Core Ultra 5 235H that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,040 vs 7,638 (59.1% advantage for the Core Ultra 5 235H). L3 cache: 18 MB on the Core Ultra 5 235H vs 64 MB on the EPYC 7282.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 235H | EPYC 7282 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 14 | 16 / 32+14% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+56% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.4 GHz+57% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB | 64 MB+256% |
| L2 Cache | — | 8 MB |
| Process | 5 nm-29% | 7 nm, 14 nm |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake-H (2025) | Zen 2 (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 29,820 | 30,201+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 17,607+30% | 13,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,693+148% | 1,086 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,040+84% | 7,638 |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 5 235H uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7282 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6400 on the Core Ultra 5 235H versus DDR4-3200 on the EPYC 7282 — the Core Ultra 5 235H supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7282 supports up to 4096 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 182.1% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core Ultra 5 235H) vs 8 (EPYC 7282). PCIe lanes: 28 (Core Ultra 5 235H) vs 128 (EPYC 7282) — the EPYC 7282 offers 100 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: WM880,HM870 (Core Ultra 5 235H) and SP3,Rome (EPYC 7282).
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 235H | EPYC 7282 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2049 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | 4096 GB+2033% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 128+357% |
Advanced Features
Only the Core Ultra 5 235H has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core Ultra 5 235H) vs AMD-V, SEV (EPYC 7282). The Core Ultra 5 235H includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc 140T Graphics), while the EPYC 7282 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 5 235H targets Thin-and-light Performance Laptop, EPYC 7282 targets Edge Server / Entry Server. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 5 235H rivals Ryzen 7 9800H; EPYC 7282 rivals Xeon Silver 4216.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 235H | EPYC 7282 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel Arc 140T Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V, SEV |
| Target Use | Thin-and-light Performance Laptop | Edge Server / Entry Server |
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