The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins in 8 out of 16 comparable specs, with 1 tie. Its biggest advantage is NPU Performance (100% better).
Core i9-13900K wins in 7 specs (Threads: 129% better).
Recommendation
Choose Core Ultra 5 235 if you want the best overall performance — especially npu performance.
Choose Core i9-13900K if threads matters more to you.
