Intel Core i7-13700 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
75.5Single-core80.2
66.1Multi-core64.9
63.8Gamingspec-based57.2
7 spec wins — Intel Core i7-1370011 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i7-13700 scores 68.3 against 67.5 for Intel Core Ultra 5 235. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-13700 edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-13700
- 81% higher Max turbo power: 219 W vs 121 W
- 71% higher threads: 24 vs 14
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 25% higher L3 cache: 30 MB vs 24 MB
- 17% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 25,369 vs 21,677
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 76
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 62% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- Lower launch price: $247 vs $384
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700 | 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 | 219 W+81% | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+14% | 14 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 24+71% | 14 |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.4 GHz+62% |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz+4% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 24 MB | 26 MB+8% |
| L3 cache | 30 MB+25% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,761Top 30% | 2,963+7%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,882Top 30% | 17,645+11%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,009Top 24% | 2,057+2%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 25,369+17%Top 22% | 21,677Top 32% |
| PassMark | 35,842Top 27% | 37,396+4%Top 25% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,091Top 28% | 4,382+7%Top 16% |
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