AMD Ryzen 5 7600X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
73.3Single-core80.2
49.3Multi-core64.9
66Gamingspec-based57.2
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7600X11 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins this desktop processor face-off, 67.5 to 60.7, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+16) and single-core (+7). AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 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 7600X
- 38% higher Base clock: 4.7 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
- 33% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 24 MB
- 17% higher Max turbo power: 142 W vs 121 W
- 17% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 24
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 73
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 49
- 333% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 6 MB
- 133% higher cores: 14 vs 6
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- Lower launch price: $247 vs $299
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2025 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 5 nm | 3 nm+40% |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W+17% | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 14+133% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 14+17% |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+38% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz+6% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 26 MB+333% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+33% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,963Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,645Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,963Top 27% | 2,057+5%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,242Top 46% | 21,677+42%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 28,270Top 44% | 37,396+32%Top 31% |
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