Core Ultra 5 235T vs Xeon E-2488
Core Ultra 5 235T
Xeon E-2488
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 235T
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2488
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 235T | Xeon E-2488 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($247) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 235T | Xeon E-2488 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($247) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 235T and Xeon E-2488
Core Ultra 5 235T
The Core Ultra 5 235T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture. It features 14 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1851. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 32,053 points. Launch price was $247.
Xeon E-2488
The Xeon E-2488 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.6 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 31,888 points. Launch price was $606.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 5 235T packs 14 cores / 14 threads, while the Xeon E-2488 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core Ultra 5 235T has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 235T versus 5.6 GHz on the Xeon E-2488 — a 11.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2488 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 235T uses the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture (3 nm), while the Xeon E-2488 uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 235T scores 32,053 against the Xeon E-2488's 31,888 — a 0.5% lead for the Core Ultra 5 235T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,760 vs 2,100, a 27.2% lead for the Core Ultra 5 235T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,900 vs 12,000 (7.2% advantage for the Core Ultra 5 235T). Both processors carry 24 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 235T | Xeon E-2488 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 14+75% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz | 5.6 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz+45% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total) | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB (per core)+50% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-57% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 32,053 | 31,888 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 15,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,760+31% | 2,100 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,900+8% | 12,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 5 235T uses the LGA1851 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E-2488 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. The Core Ultra 5 235T supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (Core Ultra 5 235T) vs 20 (Xeon E-2488) — the Core Ultra 5 235T offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Z890,B860 (Core Ultra 5 235T) and W680 (Xeon E-2488).
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 235T | Xeon E-2488 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 5 235T) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon E-2488). The Core Ultra 5 235T includes integrated graphics (Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU), while the Xeon E-2488 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 5 235T targets Mainstream Desktop, Xeon E-2488 targets Entry-level Server / Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon E-2488 rivals Xeon E-2388G.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 235T | Xeon E-2488 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Mainstream Desktop | Entry-level Server / Workstation |
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