Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core Ultra 5 235 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245K

Intel Core Ultra 5 235 currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 2, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core Ultra 5 245K is 3.5% higher
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core Ultra 5 245K is 3.2% lower

Which CPU Should You Buy?

Gaming value, productivity, and total platform cost can point to different winners.

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core Ultra 5 235 currently provides more tracked gaming performance per used dollar. Recheck the live prices before buying because a small market move can change the winner.

Productivity And Core Workloads

Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is about 12.7% faster in the tracked Cinebench R23 multi-core result. Core count, cooling, and application behavior still affect real workloads.

Platform And Upgrade Cost

Both processors use FCLGA1851, so an in-socket upgrade may be possible with the right BIOS support. Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has a 38 W lower tracked TDP.

Price, Benchmark And Platform Comparison

Used price uses the latest median, then the 25th percentile or minimum as fallback.

MetricIntel Core Ultra 5 235Intel Core Ultra 5 245K
Current used price$149.95$155.25
Current new price$299.99$184.99
Relative gaming performance6767
Gaming performance per dollar0.4470.432
Cinebench R23 multi22,35125,188
Cinebench R23 single2,1622,175
Cores / threads14 / 1414 / 14
SocketFCLGA1851FCLGA1851
TDP121 W159 W
Release year20252024
Qualified sales610
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Intel Core Ultra 5 235

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