Intel Core i5-1235UL vs Intel Core i7-4700EC

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-1235UL and the Intel Core i7-4700EC and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core i5-1235UL 10 core processor released in Q3/2022 with the Intel Core i7-4700EC which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2014.

The Intel Core i5-1235UL is a 10 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz (4.40 GHz). The processor can compute 12 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i7-4700EC clocks with 2.70 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

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.

Up to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-1235UL, while the Intel Core i7-4700EC supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled.

The Intel Core i5-1235UL has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i7-4700EC is 43 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

The Intel Core i5-1235UL has 18.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Intel Core i7-4700EC is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 22 nm.