AMD Ryzen 7 5700G vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
48.6Single-core80.2
46.2Multi-core64.9
44.9Gamingspec-based57.2
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5700G9 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins this desktop processor face-off, 67.5 to 46.6, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+32) and multi-core (+19). AMD Ryzen 7 5700G 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 5700G
- 14% higher threads: 16 vs 14
- 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 49
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 46
- 550% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 4 MB
- 75% higher cores: 14 vs 8
- 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
- Lower launch price: $247 vs $359
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700G | 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 | — | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700G | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 14+75% |
| Performance cores | — | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 8 |
| Threads | 16+14% | 14 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+12% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 5 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 26 MB+550% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 24 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700G | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Vega 8) | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 2,000 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700G | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | — | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700G | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | — | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700G | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,963Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,645Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,494Bottom 45% | 2,057+38%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 21,677Top 28% |
| PassMark | 24,216Bottom 44% | 37,396+54%Top 31% |
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