AMD Ryzen 5 5500 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
43.4Single-core80.2
38.6Multi-core64.9
42.4Gamingspec-based57.2
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 550016 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins this desktop processor face-off, 67.5 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+37) and multi-core (+26). AMD Ryzen 5 5500 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 5500
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $159 vs $247
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 43
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 39
- 767% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 3 MB
- 133% higher cores: 14 vs 6
- 123% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,645 vs 7,900
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2025 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 7 nm | 3 nm+57% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 121 W+38% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 14+133% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 14+17% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+6% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 5 GHz+19% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 26 MB+767% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 24 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | 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 5500 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,750Bottom 44% | 2,963+69%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,900Bottom 40% | 17,645+123%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,390Bottom 41% | 2,057+48%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,100Bottom 37% | 21,677+115%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 19,000Bottom 33% | 37,396+97%Top 31% |
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