Intel Core i7-5960X vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
20.5Single-core80.2
34.1Multi-core64.9
43.4Gamingspec-based57.2
5 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5960X16 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins this desktop processor face-off, 67.5 to 32.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+60) and multi-core (+31). Intel Core i7-5960X 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 i7-5960X
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
- 67% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 40 vs 24
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 14% higher threads: 16 vs 14
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 21
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 34
- 1200% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 2 MB
- 300% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 64 GB
- 189% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,645 vs 6,100
- Lower launch price: $247 vs $999
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5960X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014 | 2025+1% |
| Socket | LGA2011-v3 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 22 nm | 3 nm+86% |
| Base TDP | 140 W | 65 W+54% |
| Max turbo power | — | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5960X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 14+75% |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 16+14% | 14 |
| Base clock | 3 GHz | 3.4 GHz+13% |
| Boost clock | 3.5 GHz | 5 GHz+43% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 26 MB+1200% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 24 MB+20% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5960X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5960X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2133 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 256 GB+300% |
| Memory channels | 4+100% | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5960X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 40+67% | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-5960X | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,030Bottom 5% | 2,963+188%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,100Bottom 28% | 17,645+189%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 870Bottom 4% | 2,057+136%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,300Bottom 28% | 21,677+161%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 15,800Bottom 28% | 37,396+137%Top 31% |
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