AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
43Single-core80.2
46Multi-core64.9
85Gamingspec-based57.2
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D15 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins this desktop processor face-off, 67.5 to 54.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+37) and multi-core (+19). AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 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 5700X3D
- 300% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 24 MB
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 17% higher Max turbo power: 142 W vs 121 W
- 14% higher threads: 16 vs 14
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 43
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 46
- 550% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 4 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 78% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,645 vs 9,900
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 7 nm | 3 nm+57% |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W+17% | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | 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 GHz | 3.4 GHz+13% |
| Boost clock | 4.1 GHz | 5 GHz+22% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 26 MB+550% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+300% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | 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 5700X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,780Bottom 45% | 2,963+66%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,900Bottom 51% | 17,645+78%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,350Bottom 40% | 2,057+52%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,100Bottom 50% | 21,677+65%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 26,300Top 50% | 37,396+42%Top 31% |
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