Intel Core i7-13700K vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
79.1Single-core80.2
76.9Multi-core64.9
65Gamingspec-based57.2
11 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700K7 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-13700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 74.6 to 67.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+12). Intel Core Ultra 5 235 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 i7-13700K
- Stronger multi-core score: 77 vs 65
- 109% higher Max turbo power: 253 W vs 121 W
- 71% higher threads: 24 vs 14
- 40% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,300 vs 21,677
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- 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
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- Lower launch price: $247 vs $409
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | 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 | 253 W+109% | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+14% | 14 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 24+71% | 14 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+8% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 24 MB | 26 MB+8% |
| L3 cache | 30 MB+25% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | 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 i7-13700K | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,850Top 28% | 2,963+4%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,200+3%Top 20% | 17,645Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,100+2%Top 20% | 2,057Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 30,300+40%Top 16% | 21,677Top 28% |
| PassMark | 46,500+24%Top 21% | 37,396Top 31% |
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