AMD Ryzen 9 5950X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
55.8Single-core80.2
72.6Multi-core64.9
80.2Gamingspec-based57.2
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5950X11 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 69.5 to 67.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+8). Intel Core Ultra 5 235 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 9 5950X
- Stronger multi-core score: 73 vs 65
- 167% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 6
- 167% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 24 MB
- 129% higher threads: 32 vs 14
- 31% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 28,500 vs 21,677
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 56
- 225% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 8 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 57% lower process: 3 nm vs 7 nm
- 39% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,963 vs 2,130
- Lower launch price: $247 vs $799
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | 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 9 5950X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+14% | 14 |
| Performance cores | 16+167% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 32+129% | 14 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 26 MB+225% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+167% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | 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 9 5950X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,130Top 44% | 2,963+39%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,400Top 30% | 17,645+15%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,640Top 48% | 2,057+25%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 28,500+31%Top 18% | 21,677Top 28% |
| PassMark | 45,700+22%Top 22% | 37,396Top 31% |
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