Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
75.1Single-core80.2
65.5Multi-core64.9
57.8Gamingspec-based57.2
7 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K9 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i5-13600K scores 66.5 against 67.5 for Intel Core Ultra 5 235. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core Ultra 5 235 edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13600K
- 50% higher Max turbo power: 181 W vs 121 W
- 43% higher threads: 20 vs 14
- 11% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,000 vs 21,677
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 75
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 30% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 20 MB
- Lower launch price: $247 vs $319
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 181 W+50% | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 14 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 20+43% | 14 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz+3% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+2% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 20 MB | 26 MB+30% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-13600K | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,750Top 31% | 2,963+8%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,500Top 29% | 17,645+14%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,000Top 23% | 2,057+3%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,000+11%Top 24% | 21,677Top 28% |
| PassMark | 38,300+2%Top 29% | 37,396Top 31% |
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