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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 5 235 vs Core i9-13900

The Core Ultra 5 235 is same performance as the Core i9-13900 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $290.00 cheaper!

  • Is 2 years newer
  • Up to 114% cheaper$345.99 vs $635.99
  • Up to 114% better value for money
  • Up to 114% more expensive$635.99 vs $345.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Similar overall gaming performance.

Coreshelp

Core i9-13900 has 10 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i9-13900 has 18 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i9-13900 has 12 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 235 has a 70% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i9-13900 boosts 12% higher.

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 5 235 is $290.00 cheaper.

LGA1851
Sockethelp
LGA1700
Arrow Lake-S
Codenamehelp
Raptor Lake-S
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Desktop
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU
Integrated GPUhelp
UHD Graphics 770
6400 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 235 or Core i9-13900?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core Ultra 5 235 or Core i9-13900?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core Ultra 5 235 and Core i9-13900?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 5 235 scores 66/100, Core i9-13900 scores 66/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core Ultra 5 235 or Core i9-13900 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core Ultra 5 235 or Core i9-13900?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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