Intel Core i5-12600KF vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
66.5Single-core80.2
52.4Multi-core64.9
52.1Gamingspec-based57.2
4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600KF15 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins this desktop processor face-off, 67.5 to 56.6, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+14) and multi-core (+13). Intel Core i5-12600KF 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 i5-12600KF
- 24% higher Max turbo power: 150 W vs 121 W
- 14% higher threads: 16 vs 14
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 67
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 52
- 174% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 10 MB
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 8 vs 4
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 150 W+24% | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 14+40% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Threads | 16+14% | 14 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+9% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 10 MB | 26 MB+174% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 24 MB+20% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | 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 i5-12600KF | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,400Top 41% | 2,963+23%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,500Top 41% | 17,645+41%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,900Top 31% | 2,057+8%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,300Top 34% | 21,677+25%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 27,300Top 48% | 37,396+37%Top 31% |
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