Intel Core i9-12900KF vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
73.7Single-core80.2
66.6Multi-core64.9
63.8Gamingspec-based57.2
8 spec wins — Intel Core i9-12900KF8 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i9-12900KF scores 68 against 67.5 for Intel Core Ultra 5 235. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i9-12900KF edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-12900KF
- 99% higher Max turbo power: 241 W vs 121 W
- 71% higher threads: 24 vs 14
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 25% higher L3 cache: 30 MB vs 24 MB
- 14% higher cores: 16 vs 14
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 74
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 86% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 14 MB
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-12900KF | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 241 W+99% | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-12900KF | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+14% | 14 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 24+71% | 14 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+6% |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz+4% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 14 MB | 26 MB+86% |
| L3 cache | 30 MB+25% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-12900KF | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | None | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-12900KF | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i9-12900KF | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-12900KF | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,963Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,645Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,057Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 21,677Top 32% |
| PassMark | 40,442+8%Top 21% | 37,396Top 25% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,117Top 27% | 4,382+6%Top 16% |
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