Intel Core i5-13400 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
62.5Single-core80.2
49.3Multi-core64.9
50.2Gamingspec-based57.2
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-1340015 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins this desktop processor face-off, 67.5 to 53.5, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+18) and multi-core (+16). Intel Core i5-13400 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 i5-13400
- 22% higher Max turbo power: 148 W vs 121 W
- 14% higher threads: 16 vs 14
- Lower launch price: $221 vs $247
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 63
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 49
- 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 i5-13400 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 148 W+22% | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 14+40% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Threads | 16+14% | 14 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.4 GHz+36% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 5 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 10 MB | 26 MB+174% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 24 MB+20% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | 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 i5-13400 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13400 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300Top 42% | 2,963+29%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300Top 43% | 17,645+56%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,800Top 39% | 2,057+14%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,800Top 41% | 21,677+37%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 25,600Bottom 49% | 37,396+46%Top 31% |
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