Core Ultra 5 235U vs Xeon E-2288G

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 235U

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

105%

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

102%

#161

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

101%

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

100%

#163

Core Ultra 5 235U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#167

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

97%

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

96%

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

92%

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

90%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2288G

#106

Xeon Gold 6143

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

104%

#115

Xeon W-1370

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

102%

#119

Xeon 6505P

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

100%

#120

Xeon E-2288G

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

95%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core Ultra 5 235U (2025) utilizes 5 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core Ultra 5 235U	Xeon E-2288G
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-U (2025) / 5 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E-2288G (2019) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core Ultra 5 235U	Xeon E-2288G
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core Ultra 5 235U Benchmark Check

Xeon E-2288G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 235U and Xeon E-2288G

Core Ultra 5 235U

The Core Ultra 5 235U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-U (2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): 14 MB + 12 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 17,397 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon E-2288G

The Xeon E-2288G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 17,465 points. Launch price was $539.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 5 235U packs 12 cores / 14 threads, while the Xeon E-2288G offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core Ultra 5 235U has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 235U versus 5 GHz on the Xeon E-2288G — a 2% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2288G (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 235U uses the Arrow Lake-U (2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Xeon E-2288G uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 235U scores 17,397 against the Xeon E-2288G's 17,465 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E-2288G. L3 cache: 12 MB on the Core Ultra 5 235U vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2288G.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 235U	Xeon E-2288G
Cores / Threads	12 / 14+50%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz	5 GHz+2%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.7 GHz+54%
L3 Cache	12 MB	16 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	—	256 kB (per core)
Process	5 nm-64%	14 nm
Architecture	Arrow Lake-U (2025)	Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
PassMark	17,397	17,465

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 5 235U uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E-2288G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.