Intel Core Ultra 5 225F vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
74.4Single-core80.2
54.7Multi-core64.9
52.1Gamingspec-based57.2
0 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225F12 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins this desktop processor face-off, 67.5 to 60, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+10) and single-core (+6). Intel Core Ultra 5 225F 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 Ultra 5 225F
- Lower launch price: $165 vs $247
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 74
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 55
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 8 vs 4
- 40% higher cores: 14 vs 10
- 40% higher threads: 14 vs 10
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 121 W | 121 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 14+40% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Threads | 10 | 14+40% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.4 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 22 MB | 26 MB+18% |
| L3 cache | 20 MB | 24 MB+20% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,848Top 29% | 2,963+4%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,361Top 35% | 17,645+23%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,893Top 34% | 2,057+9%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 16,467Top 38% | 21,677+32%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 31,008Top 37% | 37,396+21%Top 31% |
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