AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
78.6Single-core80.2
70.5Multi-core64.9
83.3Gamingspec-based57.2
10 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 79008 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7900 wins this desktop processor face-off, 76.1 to 67.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+6). 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 7900
- Stronger multi-core score: 71 vs 65
- 167% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 24 MB
- 100% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 6
- 71% higher threads: 24 vs 14
- 28% higher PassMark: 48,013 vs 37,396
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- 117% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 12 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 40% lower process: 3 nm vs 5 nm
- 17% higher cores: 14 vs 12
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,645 vs 15,725
- Lower launch price: $247 vs $429
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | 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 | — | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 14+17% |
| Performance cores | 12+100% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 24+71% | 14 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+9% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+8% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 26 MB+117% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+167% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | 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 9 7900 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,990+1%Top 19% | 2,963Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,725Top 28% | 17,645+12%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,966Top 26% | 2,057+5%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,776+14%Top 21% | 21,677Top 28% |
| PassMark | 48,013+28%Top 20% | 37,396Top 31% |
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