Core Ultra 5 235 vs Ryzen 5 7500F

Intel Core Ultra 5 235 ≈ ₹24,600 today · 2025 Buy now on Amazon
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F ≈ ₹16,200 today · 2023 Buy now on Amazon

Verdict: Core Ultra 5 235 and Ryzen 5 7500F are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 7500F gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different sockets (LGA1851 vs AM5), so the motherboard choice differs too.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score
77
75
Est. multi-core score
42
30
Est. single-core score
81
79
Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today
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Core Ultra 5 235   Ryzen 5 7500F

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, your graphics card, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Core Ultra 5 235

  • 8 more cores (14 vs 6)
  • Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card

Why pick Ryzen 5 7500F

  • About ₹8,400 cheaper today

Specifications

Core Ultra 5 235Ryzen 5 7500F
ArchitectureLion Cove + SkymontZen 4
Code nameArrow LakeRaphael
ProcessTSMC N3BTSMC 5 nm
Cores146
P-cores + E-cores6P + 8E6P
Threads1412
Boost clock5 GHz5 GHz
Base clock3.4 GHz3.7 GHz
L2 cache24 MB6 MB
L3 cache24 MB32 MB
TDP (rated)65 W65 W
SocketLGA1851AM5
MemoryDDR5DDR5
Max memory speedDDR5-6400DDR5-5200
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 5.0
OverclockingLockedUnlocked
Cooler in the box—Wraith Stealth
Integrated graphicsIntel Graphics—
Released2025-01-062023-07-22
Price today (≈)₹24,600₹16,200

FAQ

Is Core Ultra 5 235 better than Ryzen 5 7500F?

Core Ultra 5 235 and Ryzen 5 7500F are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 7500F gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different sockets (LGA1851 vs AM5), so the motherboard choice differs too.

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

Both are rated at 65 W.

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

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Ryzen 5 7500F gives more estimated performance for the money than Core Ultra 5 235. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core Ultra 5 235 and Ryzen 5 7500F use the same motherboard?

No. Core Ultra 5 235 uses LGA1851 with DDR5 memory and Ryzen 5 7500F uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard.

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