Processors comparison
Ryzen 9 7900 vs Core Ultra 5 235
Specs, platform, power, size and UK prices side by side. Every value comes from the product listing; anything we don't hold is marked unknown.
Key differences
- Different platforms: the Ryzen 9 7900 uses AM5 and the Core Ultra 5 235 uses LGA 1851, so they need different motherboards.
- The Ryzen 9 7900 has 12 cores / 24 threads; the Core Ultra 5 235 has 14 cores / 14 threads.
- The Ryzen 9 7900 boosts to 5.4 GHz, 0.4 GHz higher than the Core Ultra 5 235.
- The Ryzen 9 7900 comes with a cooler in the box; budget for a separate cooler with the Core Ultra 5 235.
- The Core Ultra 5 235 is £21.00 cheaper at its lowest listed new price (£281.47 against £302.47).
Performance
We don't have measured benchmark results for these parts yet, and we don't publish estimated scores. Specs like core count, clock speed and video memory are a guide, not a measure of speed in games or apps.
Specifications
| Specification | Ryzen 9 7900 | Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| SocketDecides which motherboards the processor fits. | AM5 | LGA 1851 |
| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Arrow Lake |
| Series | AMD Ryzen 9 | Intel Core Ultra 5 |
| Cores and clocks | ||
| Cores | 12 | 14Higher |
| Threads | 24Higher | 14 |
| Max boost clock | 5.4 GHzHigher | 5 GHz |
| Power and cooling | ||
| Rated TDPThe maker's thermal design rating, not measured power draw. | 65 W | 65 W |
| Cooler in the box | Yes | No |
| Features | ||
| Integrated graphicsWithout it you need a graphics card to get a picture. | Yes | Yes |
More comparisons
Compare the Ryzen 9 7900 with
Prices are the lowest listed new price from retailers we track, checked on the date shown, and can change. We may earn a commission from retailer links. How it works