Core Ultra 5 235 vs Ryzen 5 7600
Verdict: Core Ultra 5 235 and Ryzen 5 7600 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.
Why pick Core Ultra 5 235
- 8 more cores (14 vs 6)
Why pick Ryzen 5 7600
- About ₹1,700 cheaper today
Specifications
| Core Ultra 5 235 | Ryzen 5 7600 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5.1 GHz |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.8 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 RDNA2 |
| Released | 2025-01-06 | 2023-01-10 |
| Price today (≈) | ₹24,800 | ₹23,100 |
FAQ
Is Core Ultra 5 235 better than Ryzen 5 7600?
Core Ultra 5 235 and Ryzen 5 7600 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 7600?
Both are rated at 65 W.
Which is better value, Core Ultra 5 235 or Ryzen 5 7600?
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.
Do Core Ultra 5 235 and Ryzen 5 7600 use the same motherboard?
No. Core Ultra 5 235 uses LGA1851 with DDR5 memory and Ryzen 5 7600 uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard.
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