Intel Core Ultra 5 235 vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285
80.2Single-core84.7
64.9Multi-core86.9
57.2Gamingspec-based70.7
1 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 23511 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 9 285
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins this desktop processor face-off, 82.2 to 67.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+22) and single-core (+5). 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
- 36% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- Lower launch price: $247 vs $549
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 9 285
- Stronger single-core score: 85 vs 80
- Stronger multi-core score: 87 vs 65
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 16 vs 8
- 71% higher cores: 24 vs 14
- 71% higher threads: 24 vs 14
General
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 121 W | 182 W+50% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 24+71% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Threads | 14 | 24+71% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz+36% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.6 GHz+12% |
| L2 cache | 26 MB | 40 MB+54% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 36 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel Graphics | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 2,000 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,963Top 21% | 3,061+3%Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,645Top 22% | 19,926+13%Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,057Top 21% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 21,677Top 28% | — |
| PassMark | 37,396Top 31% | 57,762+54%Top 11% |
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