Intel Core i5-12400F vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
56.4Single-core80.2
41.7Multi-core64.9
46.5Gamingspec-based57.2
0 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400F17 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins this desktop processor face-off, 67.5 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+24) and multi-core (+23). Intel Core i5-12400F 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 i5-12400F
- Lower launch price: $167 vs $247
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 56
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 42
- 247% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 8 MB
- 133% higher cores: 14 vs 6
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 117 W | 121 W+3% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 14+133% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 14+17% |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.4 GHz+36% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5 GHz+14% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 26 MB+247% |
| L3 cache | 18 MB | 24 MB+33% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,100Top 45% | 2,963+41%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,400Bottom 48% | 17,645+88%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,690Top 44% | 2,057+22%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,900Bottom 45% | 21,677+82%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 19,700Bottom 35% | 37,396+90%Top 31% |
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