AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
53Single-core80.2
50Multi-core64.9
62.2Gamingspec-based57.2
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5800X14 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins this desktop processor face-off, 67.5 to 54, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+27) and multi-core (+15). AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 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 5800X
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 24 MB
- 17% higher Max turbo power: 142 W vs 121 W
- 14% higher threads: 16 vs 14
- 12% higher Base clock: 3.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 53
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 50
- 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 $449
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 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 | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 14+75% |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 16+14% | 14 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+12% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 26 MB+550% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+33% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | 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 5800X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,050Top 48% | 2,963+45%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300Top 43% | 17,645+56%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,580Bottom 50% | 2,057+30%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,300Top 44% | 21,677+42%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 28,300Top 43% | 37,396+32%Top 31% |
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