Intel Core i7-14700KF vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
81.7Single-core80.2
82.8Multi-core64.9
68.6Gamingspec-based57.2
13 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700KF6 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 78.9 to 67.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+18) and single-core (+2). 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 i7-14700KF
- Stronger multi-core score: 83 vs 65
- 109% higher Max turbo power: 253 W vs 121 W
- 100% higher threads: 28 vs 14
- 54% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 33,441 vs 21,677
- 50% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 8
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 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 i7-14700KF | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 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 i7-14700KF | 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 | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+12% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 28 MB+8% | 26 MB |
| L3 cache | 33 MB+38% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | 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 i7-14700KF | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,922Top 23% | 2,963+1%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,147+9%Top 17% | 17,645Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,160+5%Top 14% | 2,057Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 33,441+54%Top 12% | 21,677Top 28% |
| PassMark | 51,926+39%Top 15% | 37,396Top 31% |
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