Core Ultra 5 235 vs Ryzen 5 7500

Intel Core Ultra 5 235 ≈ ₹24,600 today · 2025 Buy now

AMD Ryzen 5 7500 ≈ ₹22,100 today · 2026 Buy now

Verdict: Core Ultra 5 235 and Ryzen 5 7500 are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. They use different sockets (LGA1851 vs AM5), so the motherboard choice differs too.

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Core Ultra 5 235 Ryzen 5 7500

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Why pick Core Ultra 5 235

8 more cores (14 vs 6)

Why pick Ryzen 5 7500

About ₹2,500 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core Ultra 5 235	Ryzen 5 7500
Architecture	Lion Cove + Skymont	Zen 4
Code name	Arrow Lake	Raphael
Process	TSMC N3B	TSMC 5 nm
Cores	14	6
P-cores + E-cores	6P + 8E	6P
Threads	14	12
Boost clock	5 GHz	5 GHz
Base clock	3.4 GHz	3.7 GHz
L2 cache	24 MB	6 MB
L3 cache	24 MB	32 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	65 W
Socket	LGA1851	AM5
Memory	DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-6400	DDR5-5200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Locked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	—	Wraith Stealth
Integrated graphics	Intel Graphics	Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released	2025-01-06	2026-09-10
Price today (≈)	₹24,600	₹22,100

FAQ

Is Core Ultra 5 235 better than Ryzen 5 7500?

Core Ultra 5 235 and Ryzen 5 7500 are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. They use different sockets (LGA1851 vs AM5), so the motherboard choice differs too.

Which uses less power, Core Ultra 5 235 or Ryzen 5 7500?

Both are rated at 65 W.

Which is better value, Core Ultra 5 235 or Ryzen 5 7500?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), performance for the money is close, so pick on features, platform and the price you actually find.