Intel Core i7-14700 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
81Single-core80.2
79.6Multi-core64.9
67.3Gamingspec-based57.2
12 spec wins — Intel Core i7-147006 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 77 to 67.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+15) and single-core (+1). 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 i7-14700
- Stronger multi-core score: 80 vs 65
- 100% higher threads: 28 vs 14
- 81% higher Max turbo power: 219 W vs 121 W
- 50% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 8
- 50% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 32,500 vs 21,677
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- 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 i7-14700 | 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 | 219 W+81% | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20+43% | 14 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 12+50% | 8 |
| Threads | 28+100% | 14 |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.4 GHz+62% |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+8% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 28 MB+8% | 26 MB |
| L3 cache | 33 MB+38% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | 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 i7-14700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,920Top 24% | 2,963+1%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,800+1%Top 21% | 17,645Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,130+4%Top 18% | 2,057Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 32,500+50%Top 13% | 21,677Top 28% |
| PassMark | 49,000+31%Top 19% | 37,396Top 31% |
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