Intel Core Ultra 5 236V
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Intel Core Ultra 5 236V vs AMD Ryzen Z2. Specifications

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Released
Q3/2024
Intel Core Ultra 5 236V

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Intel Core Ultra 5 236V
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AMD Ryzen Z2

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AMD Ryzen Z2

What's the best choice Intel Core Ultra 5 236V or AMD Ryzen Z2? Which processor is faster?

Compare the available specifications of these models.

Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has a base frequency of 2.1 GHz. 8 / 8 CPU Cores / Threads. Stated TDP / base power 17 W. Released in Q3/2024.

AMD Ryzen Z2 has a base frequency of 3.3 GHz. 8 / 16 CPU Cores / Threads. Stated TDP / base power 28 W. Released in Q1 2025.

Differences

  • Lower stated TDP / base power

    Power limits alone do not measure performance per watt.

    17 W left arrow 28 W
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  • Higher clock speed

    Around 57% better clock speed

    3.3 GHz left arrow 2.1 GHz
  • Higher turbo clock speed

    Around 9 % higher specified turbo frequency

    5.1 GHz left arrow 4.7 GHz

Specifications

Technical data
Intel Core Ultra 5 236V Intel Core Ultra 5 236V
AMD Ryzen Z2 AMD Ryzen Z2
CPU family and group

Background information about the processors being compared, series, generation and market segment.

  • Family
    Intel Core Ultra Series 2 left arrow Ryzen
  • Segment
    Mobile left arrow Mobile
  • Form Factor
    - left arrow Handheld
  • Series
    - left arrow Ryzen Z2
CPU Technical specs

Core counts, threads, cache and clock modes describe the CPU configuration. Performance depends on the workload and comparable measured results.

  • CPU Cores
    8 left arrow 8
  • CPU Threads
    8 left arrow 16
  • Efficient Cores
    0 left arrow -
  • Low Power Efficient-cores
    4 left arrow -
  • Max. Boost Clock
    4.7 GHz left arrow 5.1 GHz
  • P-core Base Clock
    2.1 GHz left arrow -
  • Performance Cores
    4 left arrow -
  • Base Frequency
    - left arrow 3.3 GHz
IGPU

Internal Graphics does not affect the performance of the CPU, performs the work of the graphics card in its absence or on mobile devices.

  • GPU name
    /sIntel Arc Graphics 130V left arrow AMD Radeon Graphics
  • GPU Turbo
    1850 MHz left arrow 2700 MHz
  • Graphics Cores
    - left arrow 12
Memory specs & PCI

Types, channel quantity of RAM supported by AMD Ryzen Z2 and Intel Core Ultra 5 236V. Depending on the motherboards, higher or lower memory frequencies may be supported.

  • Max. Memory
    16 GB left arrow -
  • Memory channels
    2 left arrow -
  • Memory type
    Up to LPDDR5X 8533 MT/s left arrow -
Thermal Management

Compare the TDP requirements of TDP Intel Core Ultra 5 236V and AMD Ryzen Z2 Power specifications describe different manufacturer limits. TDP, base power and maximum turbo power are separate values; they do not establish measured system consumption.

  • Maximum Turbo Power
    37 W left arrow -
  • Minimum Assured Power
    8 W left arrow -
  • TDP (PL1 / PBP, legacy combined label)
    17 W left arrow -
  • Configurable TDP
    - left arrow 15-30 W
  • Default TDP
    - left arrow 28 W
Technologies and extensions

Architecture, interfaces, additional instructions supported by Intel Core Ultra 5 236V and AMD Ryzen Z2, virtual machine technologies and process technology.

  • L3-Cache
    8 MB left arrow 16 MB
  • Official specification sheet
    https://cdrdv2-public.intel.com/851467/Intel-Core-Ultra-Series1-Series2-Series3-Comparison.pdf left arrow -
  • Release date
    Q3/2024 left arrow Q1/2025
  • Socket
    FCBGA2833 left arrow -
  • Availability window (manufacturer)
    - left arrow Q1 2025
  • Date evidence scope
    - left arrow Manufacturer-announced OEM/board availability window; exact first shipment is not established by this source.
  • L2-Cache
    - left arrow 8 MB

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