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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 5 235 vs Ryzen 7 5700X

The Core Ultra 5 235 is quite a bit faster than the Ryzen 7 5700X on average across 100+ games and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only $47.00 more expensive!

  • Up to 26% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 10 months newer
  • Up to 16% cheaper$266.00 vs $219.00
  • Up to 47% better value for money
  • Up to 16% more expensive$219.00 vs $266.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core Ultra 5 235 ranks 17 points higher.

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Core Ultra 5 235 has 6 more cores.

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Ryzen 7 5700X has 2 more threads.

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Ryzen 7 5700X has 8 MB more L3 cache.

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Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 235 boosts 9% higher.

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Ryzen 7 5700X is $47.00 cheaper.

LGA1851
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AM4
Arrow Lake-S
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Vermeer
Desktop
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Desktop
Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU
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No Integrated Graphics
6400 MHz (DDR5)
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3200 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 235 or Ryzen 7 5700X?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 235. It's 34% faster than the Ryzen 7 5700X on average across 100+ games, scoring 67/100 vs 50/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 235 than Ryzen 7 5700X?expand_more
34% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core Ultra 5 235 or Ryzen 7 5700X?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 235 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 5 235 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 67/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core Ultra 5 235 and Ryzen 7 5700X?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 5 235 scores 67/100, Ryzen 7 5700X scores 50/100. 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 Ryzen 7 5700X 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 Ryzen 7 5700X?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 235 is the stronger pick at 67/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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