AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
88.3Single-core80.2
100Multi-core64.9
94.4Gamingspec-based57.2
12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition4 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition wins this desktop processor face-off, 95.1 to 67.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+35) and single-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 9950X3D2 Dual Edition
- Stronger single-core score: 88 vs 80
- Stronger multi-core score: 100 vs 65
- 700% higher L3 cache: 192 MB vs 24 MB
- 167% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 6
- 129% higher threads: 32 vs 14
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- 67% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 200 W
- 63% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 16 MB
- 25% lower process: 3 nm vs 4 nm
- Lower launch price: $247 vs $899
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2025 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm+25% |
| Base TDP | 200 W | 65 W+67% |
| Max turbo power | — | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+14% | 14 |
| Performance cores | 16+167% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 32+129% | 14 |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+26% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+12% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 16 MB | 26 MB+63% |
| L3 cache | 192 MB+700% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | — | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+17% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,963Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,645Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,248+9%Top 10% | 2,057Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 42,555+96%Top 2% | 21,677Top 28% |
| PassMark | 71,939+92%Top 1% | 37,396Top 31% |
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