AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
67.1Single-core80.2
53.5Multi-core64.9
48Gamingspec-based57.2
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 8700G14 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins this desktop processor face-off, 67.5 to 56.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+13) and multi-core (+11). AMD Ryzen 7 8700G 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 8700G
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 24% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
- 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 67
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 54
- 225% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 8 MB
- 75% higher cores: 14 vs 8
- 50% higher L3 cache: 24 MB vs 16 MB
- Lower launch price: $247 vs $329
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm+25% |
| 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 8700G | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 14+75% |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 16+14% | 14 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+24% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+2% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 26 MB+225% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 24 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 780M (12 CU RDNA 3) | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 2,900 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,570Top 36% | 2,963+15%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,000Top 40% | 17,645+36%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790Top 42% | 2,057+15%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,100Top 36% | 21,677+27%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 29,500Top 41% | 37,396+27%Top 31% |
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