AMD Ryzen 5 3600X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
36.5Single-core80.2
37.4Multi-core64.9
60.3Gamingspec-based57.2
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 3600X15 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins this desktop processor face-off, 67.5 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+44) and multi-core (+28). AMD Ryzen 5 3600X still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- 33% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 24 MB
- 12% higher Base clock: 3.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 37
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 37
- 767% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 3 MB
- 145% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,645 vs 7,200
- 133% higher cores: 14 vs 6
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2025 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 7 nm | 3 nm+57% |
| Base TDP | 95 W | 65 W+32% |
| Max turbo power | 128 W+6% | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 14+133% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 14+17% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+12% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5 GHz+14% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 26 MB+767% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+33% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,490Bottom 28% | 2,963+99%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,200Bottom 40% | 17,645+145%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,290Bottom 33% | 2,057+59%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,700Bottom 35% | 21,677+123%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 18,400Bottom 32% | 37,396+103%Top 31% |
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