AMD Ryzen 7 7700 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
71.9Single-core80.2
58.6Multi-core64.9
66Gamingspec-based57.2
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 770012 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins this desktop processor face-off, 67.5 to 64.5, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+8) and multi-core (+6). AMD Ryzen 7 7700 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 7700
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 24 MB
- 17% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 24
- 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 72
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 59
- 225% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 8 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 75% higher cores: 14 vs 8
- Lower launch price: $247 vs $329
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2025 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 5 nm | 3 nm+40% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 121 W+38% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | 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 | 5.3 GHz+6% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 26 MB+225% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+33% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,700Top 33% | 2,963+10%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,300Top 31% | 17,645+15%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,900Top 31% | 2,057+8%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 18,300Top 31% | 21,677+18%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 34,500Top 34% | 37,396+8%Top 31% |
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