AMD Ryzen 7 5700X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
50.3Single-core80.2
47.7Multi-core64.9
61.6Gamingspec-based57.2
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5700X14 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins this desktop processor face-off, 67.5 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+30) and multi-core (+17). AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 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 5700X
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 24 MB
- 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 50
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 48
- 550% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 4 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 75% higher cores: 14 vs 8
- Lower launch price: $247 vs $299
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | 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 | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 14+75% |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 16+14% | 14 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 5 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 26 MB+550% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+33% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | 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 7 5700X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,000Bottom 50% | 2,963+48%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,800Top 47% | 17,645+63%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,500Bottom 46% | 2,057+37%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,000Top 50% | 21,677+55%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 26,700Top 50% | 37,396+40%Top 31% |
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