Intel Core Ultra 5 235 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
80.2Single-core88.7
64.9Multi-core81.6
57.2Gamingspec-based64.4
1 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 23515 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.4 to 67.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+17) and single-core (+9). 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
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 89 vs 80
- Stronger multi-core score: 82 vs 65
- 50% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 8
- 42% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 30,867 vs 21,677
- 38% higher PassMark: 51,560 vs 37,396
- Lower launch price: $219 vs $247
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2026 |
| 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 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 18+29% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Threads | 14 | 18+29% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.2 GHz+24% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.3 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 26 MB | 30 MB+15% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 30 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 2,000 MHz | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,963Top 21% | 3,182+7%Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,645Top 22% | 20,692+17%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,057Top 21% | 2,261+10%Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 21,677Top 28% | 30,867+42%Top 15% |
| PassMark | 37,396Top 31% | 51,560+38%Top 16% |
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