Intel Core i9-10850K vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
40.7Single-core80.2
47Multi-core64.9
54Gamingspec-based57.2
6 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10850K15 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins this desktop processor face-off, 67.5 to 46.8, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+40) and multi-core (+18). Intel Core i9-10850K 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 i9-10850K
- 107% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 121 W
- 67% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 6
- 43% higher threads: 20 vs 14
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 41
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 47
- 940% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 3 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 79% lower process: 3 nm vs 14 nm
- Lower launch price: $247 vs $453
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10850K | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 250 W+107% | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10850K | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 14+40% |
| Performance cores | 10+67% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 20+43% | 14 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+6% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz+4% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 26 MB+940% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 24 MB+20% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10850K | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10850K | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10850K | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-10850K | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,700Bottom 41% | 2,963+74%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,100Top 50% | 17,645+75%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,310Bottom 35% | 2,057+57%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,700Top 43% | 21,677+38%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 22,700Bottom 41% | 37,396+65%Top 31% |
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