Intel Core i5-11400F vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
38.6Single-core80.2
36.5Multi-core64.9
36.7Gamingspec-based57.2
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400F17 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins this desktop processor face-off, 67.5 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+42) and multi-core (+28). Intel Core i5-11400F still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11400F
- 27% higher Max turbo power: 154 W vs 121 W
- Lower launch price: $157 vs $247
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 39
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 37
- 767% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 3 MB
- 180% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,645 vs 6,300
- 133% higher cores: 14 vs 6
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 154 W+27% | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 14+133% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 14+17% |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz+31% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5 GHz+14% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 26 MB+767% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 24 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,560Bottom 34% | 2,963+90%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,300Bottom 29% | 17,645+180%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,330Bottom 37% | 2,057+55%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,200Bottom 37% | 21,677+113%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 17,000Bottom 29% | 37,396+120%Top 31% |
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