Intel Core i9-13900K vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
84.3Single-core80.2
92.6Multi-core64.9
71.9Gamingspec-based57.2
13 spec wins — Intel Core i9-13900K7 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-13900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 84.9 to 67.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+28) and single-core (+4). 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 i9-13900K
- Stronger single-core score: 84 vs 80
- Stronger multi-core score: 93 vs 65
- 129% higher threads: 32 vs 14
- 109% higher Max turbo power: 253 W vs 121 W
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 8
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- 13% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 3 GHz
- Lower launch price: $247 vs $589
General
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900K | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 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 i9-13900K | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24+71% | 14 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 16+100% | 8 |
| Threads | 32+129% | 14 |
| Base clock | 3 GHz | 3.4 GHz+13% |
| Boost clock | 5.8 GHz+16% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 32 MB+23% | 26 MB |
| L3 cache | 36 MB+50% | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900K | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,650 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900K | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 256 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900K | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i9-13900K | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,950Top 22% | 2,963Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,500+16%Top 10% | 17,645Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,250+9%Top 9% | 2,057Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 39,500+82%Top 8% | 21,677Top 28% |
| PassMark | 59,500+59%Top 8% | 37,396Top 31% |
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