AMD Ryzen 5 5600G vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
47Single-core80.2
39.9Multi-core64.9
43.6Gamingspec-based57.2
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600G16 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins this desktop processor face-off, 67.5 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+33) and multi-core (+25). AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 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 5600G
- 15% higher Base clock: 3.9 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 47
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 40
- 767% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 3 MB
- 133% higher cores: 14 vs 6
- 113% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,645 vs 8,300
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 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 5600G | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 14+133% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 14+17% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+15% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5 GHz+14% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 26 MB+767% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 24 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (7 CU Vega) | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,900 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | 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 5600G | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,850Bottom 47% | 2,963+60%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,300Bottom 41% | 17,645+113%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,470Bottom 43% | 2,057+40%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,800Bottom 40% | 21,677+101%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 19,900Bottom 37% | 37,396+88%Top 31% |
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