Intel Core i5-9400F vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
30.1Single-core80.2
27.9Multi-core64.9
27.8Gamingspec-based57.2
0 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9400F17 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins this desktop processor face-off, 67.5 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+50) and multi-core (+37). Intel Core i5-9400F 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 i5-9400F
- Lower launch price: $157 vs $247
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 30
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 28
- 1633% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 2 MB
- 302% higher PassMark: 37,396 vs 9,300
- 292% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,645 vs 4,500
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 14+133% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 6 | 14+133% |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.4 GHz+17% |
| Boost clock | 4.1 GHz | 5 GHz+22% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 26 MB+1633% |
| L3 cache | 9 MB | 24 MB+167% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-9400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,400Bottom 24% | 2,963+112%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500Bottom 17% | 17,645+292%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,080Bottom 14% | 2,057+90%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,900Bottom 19% | 21,677+267%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 9,300Bottom 15% | 37,396+302%Top 31% |
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