The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins in 12 out of 16 comparable specs, with 2 ties. Its biggest advantage is L2 Cache (174% better).
Core i5-12600KF wins in 2 specs (Threads: 14% better).
Recommendation
Choose Core Ultra 5 235 if you want the best overall performance — especially l2 cache.
Choose Core i5-12600KF if threads matters more to you.
