Core Ultra 5 235 vs Ryzen 5 7600X

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

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X ≈ ₹16,200 today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: Core Ultra 5 235 and Ryzen 5 7600X are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 7600X gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different sockets (LGA1851 vs AM5), so the motherboard choice differs too.

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Core Ultra 5 235 Ryzen 5 7600X

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Why pick Core Ultra 5 235

8 more cores (14 vs 6)
40 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 105 W)

Why pick Ryzen 5 7600X

About ₹8,400 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core Ultra 5 235	Ryzen 5 7600X
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	5.3 GHz
Base clock	3.4 GHz	4.7 GHz
L2 cache	24 MB	6 MB
L3 cache	24 MB	32 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	105 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	—	Not included
Integrated graphics	Intel Graphics	Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released	2025-01-06	2022-09-27
Price today (≈)	₹24,600	₹16,200

FAQ

Is Core Ultra 5 235 better than Ryzen 5 7600X?

Core Ultra 5 235 and Ryzen 5 7600X are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 7600X 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 7600X?

Core Ultra 5 235 is rated at 65 W versus 105 W for Ryzen 5 7600X.

Which is better value, Core Ultra 5 235 or Ryzen 5 7600X?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Ryzen 5 7600X gives more estimated performance for the money than Core Ultra 5 235. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.