Core Ultra 5 235H vs EPYC 7371
Core Ultra 5 235H
EPYC 7371
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 235H
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7371
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 235H | EPYC 7371 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-H (2025) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 235H | EPYC 7371 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 235H and EPYC 7371
Core Ultra 5 235H
The Core Ultra 5 235H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-H (2025) architecture. It features 14 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): 20 MB + 18 MB. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 29,820 points. Launch price was $354.
EPYC 7371
The EPYC 7371 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 November 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 30,156 points. Launch price was $1,550.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 5 235H packs 14 cores / 14 threads, while the EPYC 7371 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the EPYC 7371 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 235H versus 3.8 GHz on the EPYC 7371 — a 27.3% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 235H (base: 4.4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 235H uses the Arrow Lake-H (2025) architecture (5 nm), while the EPYC 7371 uses Naples (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 235H scores 29,820 against the EPYC 7371's 30,156 — a 1.1% lead for the EPYC 7371. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 17,607 vs 15,000 (16% advantage for the Core Ultra 5 235H). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,693 vs 1,216, a 75.6% lead for the Core Ultra 5 235H that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 14,040 vs 6,941 (67.7% advantage for the Core Ultra 5 235H). L3 cache: 18 MB on the Core Ultra 5 235H vs 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 7371.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 235H | EPYC 7371 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 14 | 16 / 32+14% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+32% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.4 GHz+42% | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB | 64 MB (total)+256% |
| L2 Cache | — | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm-64% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Arrow Lake-H (2025) | Naples (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 29,820 | 30,156+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 17,607+17% | 15,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,693+121% | 1,216 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 14,040+102% | 6,941 |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 5 235H uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the EPYC 7371 uses TR4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-6400 on the Core Ultra 5 235H versus DDR4-2666 on the EPYC 7371 — the Core Ultra 5 235H supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The EPYC 7371 supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 165.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core Ultra 5 235H) vs 8 (EPYC 7371). PCIe lanes: 28 (Core Ultra 5 235H) vs 128 (EPYC 7371) — the EPYC 7371 offers 100 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: WM880,HM870 (Core Ultra 5 235H) and SP3 platform (EPYC 7371).
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 235H | EPYC 7371 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2049 | TR4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-6400+25% | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | 2048 GB+967% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 8+300% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 128+357% |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core Ultra 5 235H) vs AMD-V, SVM (EPYC 7371). The Core Ultra 5 235H includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc 140T Graphics), while the EPYC 7371 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 5 235H targets Thin-and-light Performance Laptop, EPYC 7371 targets High-frequency Server Workloads. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 5 235H rivals Ryzen 7 9800H; EPYC 7371 rivals Xeon Gold 6134.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 235H | EPYC 7371 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel Arc 140T Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V, SVM |
| Target Use | Thin-and-light Performance Laptop | High-frequency Server Workloads |
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