The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins in 10 out of 16 comparable specs, with 4 ties. Its biggest advantage is L2 Cache (174% better).
Core i5-14400F wins in 2 specs (MSRP: 24% better).
Recommendation
Choose Core Ultra 5 235 if you want the best overall performance — especially l2 cache.
Choose Core i5-14400F if msrp matters more to you.
