The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins in 8 out of 16 comparable specs, with 5 ties. Its biggest advantage is NPU Performance (100% better).
Core i5-13600KF wins in 3 specs (Threads: 43% better).
Recommendation
Choose Core Ultra 5 235 if you want the best overall performance — especially npu performance.
Choose Core i5-13600KF if threads matters more to you.
