Intel Core i7-8700 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
35.3Single-core80.2
33.3Multi-core64.9
37.9Gamingspec-based57.2
0 spec wins — Intel Core i7-870017 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins this desktop processor face-off, 67.5 to 35, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+45) and multi-core (+32). Intel Core i7-8700 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 i7-8700
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 35
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 33
- 1633% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 2 MB
- 300% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 64 GB
- 188% higher PassMark: 37,396 vs 13,000
- Lower launch price: $247 vs $303
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1151-v2 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 14+133% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 14+17% |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+6% |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 5 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 26 MB+1633% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 24 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 256 GB+300% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-8700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,500Bottom 30% | 2,963+98%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,400Bottom 31% | 17,645+176%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,230Bottom 26% | 2,057+67%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,400Bottom 28% | 21,677+158%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 13,000Bottom 21% | 37,396+188%Top 31% |
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