Intel Core i5-14500 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
69.7Single-core80.2
54.3Multi-core64.9
57.2Gamingspec-based57.2
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-145008 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins this desktop processor face-off, 67.5 to 59.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+11) and single-core (+11). Intel Core i5-14500 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 i5-14500
- 43% higher threads: 20 vs 14
- 27% higher Max turbo power: 154 W vs 121 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 70
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 54
- 126% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 12 MB
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 154 W+27% | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 14 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 20+43% | 14 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz+31% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 26 MB+126% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,583Top 35% | 2,963+15%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,645Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,057Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 21,677Top 28% |
| PassMark | 30,708Top 38% | 37,396+22%Top 31% |
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