AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
28.4Single-core80.2
37.2Multi-core64.9
43Gamingspec-based57.2
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X15 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins this desktop processor face-off, 67.5 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+52) and multi-core (+28). AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 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 7 2700X
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 17% higher Max turbo power: 142 W vs 121 W
- 14% higher threads: 16 vs 14
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 28
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 37
- 550% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 4 MB
- 300% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 64 GB
- 167% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,645 vs 6,600
- Lower launch price: $247 vs $329
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2025 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 12 nm | 3 nm+75% |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W+17% | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 14+75% |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 16+14% | 14 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+9% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 5 GHz+16% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 26 MB+550% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 24 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 256 GB+300% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,255Bottom 17% | 2,963+136%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600Bottom 33% | 17,645+167%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,120Bottom 20% | 2,057+84%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,500Bottom 39% | 21,677+106%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 17,600Bottom 30% | 37,396+112%Top 31% |
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