Core Ultra 5 235 vs Core i9-13900E

Core Ultra 5 235

14 Cores14 Thrd65 WWMax: 5 GHz2025

Core i9-13900E

24 Cores32 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.2 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Ultra 5 235

14 / 14

39,924

0.0%

40,476

+1.4%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 235

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

105%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

105%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

105%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

105%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

105%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

104%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

104%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

103%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

102%

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

102%

#60

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

101%

#61

Core i9-9960X

MSRP: $1684|Avg: $200

101%

#62

Core Ultra 5 225T

MSRP: $240|Avg: $180

101%

#63

Ryzen 3 3300X

MSRP: $120|Avg: $90

101%

#64

Core i5-12600K

MSRP: $289|Avg: $185

100%

#65

Core Ultra 5 235

MSRP: $257|Avg: $269

100%

#66

Ryzen 7 5700

MSRP: $179|Avg: $164

100%

#67

Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $90

100%

#68

Ryzen 3 4100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

99%

#69

Ryzen 9 9900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $370

99%

#70

Ryzen 5 7600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $185

98%

#71

Core i5-14490F

MSRP: $209|Avg: $190

98%

#72

Core i5-12600KF

MSRP: $264|Avg: $190

98%

#73

Core i5-13600KF

MSRP: $249|Avg: $258

98%

#74

Ryzen 5 5500GT

MSRP: $125|Avg: $130

98%

#75

Ryzen 7 1700

MSRP: $140|Avg: $185

71%

#75

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G

MSRP: $309|Avg: $140

97%

#76

Ryzen 7 7700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

96%

#77

Ryzen 9 5900XT

MSRP: $349|Avg: $311

96%

#78

Core i5-12500

MSRP: $212|Avg: $140

95%

#79

Core i5-14600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $275

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-13900E

#256

Ryzen 7 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

54%

#256

Ryzen 5 3500X

MSRP: $155|Avg: $171

105%

#257

Core i9-14900

MSRP: $524|Avg: $589

105%

#258

Core i5-8600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $130

105%

#259

Core i3-9100TE

MSRP: $122|Avg: $60

105%

#260

Core i5-12500T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $214

105%

#261

Core i9-13900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $599

103%

#262

Core i7-11700

MSRP: $323|Avg: $274

103%

#262

Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

52%

#263

Core i9-13900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $570

103%

#264

Processor 300T

MSRP: $82|Avg: $82

102%

#265

Athlon 3000G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $60

101%

#266

Athlon 220GE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $60

101%

#267

Ryzen 9 3900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $441

101%

#268

Core i5-10500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $178

100%

#269

Celeron G6900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

100%

#270

Core i9-10850K

MSRP: $453|Avg: $300

100%

#271

Core i9-13900E

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

100%

#272

Core i9-9820X

MSRP: $889|Avg: $280

100%

#273

Core i9-9900X

MSRP: $989|Avg: $300

99%

#274

Core i7-9700K

MSRP: $385|Avg: $200

99%

#274

Ryzen 7 1800X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

45%

#275

Core i3-10320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $140

97%

#276

Core i5-9600KF

MSRP: $262|Avg: $150

97%

#277

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE

MSRP: $180|Avg: $180

97%

#278

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $116

42%

#278

Core i7-14701TE

MSRP: $392|Avg: $390

97%

#279

Core i9-11900KF

MSRP: $513|Avg: $349

96%

#279

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

MSRP: $799|Avg: $265

40%

#280

Athlon Silver 3050GE

MSRP: $75|Avg: $65

96%

#280

Core i7-7820X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $198

39%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i9-13900E delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core Ultra 5 235 in both compute-intensive tasks (1.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core Ultra 5 235	Core i9-13900E
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($269)	⚠️ Higher cost ($554)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Core Ultra 5 235 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $269 (vs $554), it costs 51% less. While offering competitive performance, it results in a 103% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i9-13900E.

Insight	Core Ultra 5 235	Core i9-13900E
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+103%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($269)	⚠️ Higher cost ($554)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core Ultra 5 235 Benchmark Check

Core i9-13900E Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 235 and Core i9-13900E

Core Ultra 5 235

The Core Ultra 5 235 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture. It features 14 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1851. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 39,924 points. Launch price was $257.

Core i9-13900E

The Core i9-13900E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 24 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 36 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 40,476 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 5 235 packs 14 cores / 14 threads, while the Core i9-13900E offers 24 cores / 32 threads — the Core i9-13900E has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 235 versus 5.2 GHz on the Core i9-13900E — a 3.9% clock advantage for the Core i9-13900E (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 235 uses the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture (3 nm), while the Core i9-13900E uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 235 scores 39,924 against the Core i9-13900E's 40,476 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i9-13900E. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,600 vs 2,606, a 0.2% lead for the Core i9-13900E that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 13,000 vs 15,000 (14.3% advantage for the Core i9-13900E). L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 235 vs 36 MB (total) on the Core i9-13900E.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 235	Core i9-13900E
Cores / Threads	14 / 14	24 / 32+71%
Boost Clock	5 GHz	5.2 GHz+4%
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+89%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	36 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	3 MB (per core)+50%	2 MB (per core)
Process	3 nm-70%	10 nm
Architecture	Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
PassMark	39,924	40,476+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	2,600	2,606
Geekbench 6 Multi	13,000	15,000+15%

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 5 235 uses the LGA1851 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i9-13900E uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6400 memory speed. The Core Ultra 5 235 supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Z890,B860 (Core Ultra 5 235) and W680,Q670,Z790,H770 (Core i9-13900E).

Feature	Core Ultra 5 235	Core i9-13900E
Socket	LGA1851	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6400	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	256 GB+100%	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU (Core Ultra 5 235) and Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i9-13900E) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 5 235 targets Mainstream Desktop, Core i9-13900E targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 5 235 rivals Ryzen 5 8600G.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 235	Core i9-13900E
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU	Intel UHD Graphics 770
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Mainstream Desktop	Embedded

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Value Analysis

The Core Ultra 5 235 launched at $257 MSRP, while the Core i9-13900E debuted at $554. At current prices ($269 vs $554), the Core Ultra 5 235 is $285 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Ultra 5 235 delivers 148.4 pts/$ vs 73.1 pts/$ for the Core i9-13900E — making the Core Ultra 5 235 the 68% better value option.