Intel Core Ultra 5 235 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
80.2Single-core83.2
64.9Multi-core70.2
57.2Gamingspec-based58.4
3 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 2358 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K wins this desktop processor face-off, 71.2 to 67.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+5) and single-core (+3). 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 Ultra 5 235
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Lower launch price: $247 vs $309
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
- Stronger single-core score: 83 vs 80
- Stronger multi-core score: 70 vs 65
- 31% higher Max turbo power: 159 W vs 121 W
- 24% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
- 16% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 25,066 vs 21,677
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 121 W | 159 W+31% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | — | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 14 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 14 | 14 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.2 GHz+24% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.2 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 26 MB | 26 MB |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 2,000 MHz | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 | Intel Core Ultra 5 245K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,963Top 21% | 3,040+3%Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,645Top 22% | 17,575Top 23% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,057Top 21% | 2,132+4%Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 21,677Top 28% | 25,066+16%Top 20% |
| PassMark | 37,396Top 31% | 43,049+15%Top 22% |
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