Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
48Single-core80.2
39.1Multi-core64.9
39.8Gamingspec-based57.2
3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K17 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins this desktop processor face-off, 67.5 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+32) and multi-core (+26). Intel Core i5-11600K 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 i5-11600K
- 107% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 121 W
- 15% higher Base clock: 3.9 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 48
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 39
- 767% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 3 MB
- 149% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,645 vs 7,100
- 133% higher cores: 14 vs 6
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 251 W+107% | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 14+133% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 14+17% |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+15% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 26 MB+767% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 24 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | 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 i5-11600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,870Bottom 48% | 2,963+58%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,100Bottom 39% | 17,645+149%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,500Bottom 46% | 2,057+37%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,100Bottom 43% | 21,677+95%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 19,800Bottom 36% | 37,396+89%Top 31% |
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