Core Ultra 5 134U vs Ryzen 3 5300G

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core Ultra 5 134U

2023

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Newer platform on FCBGA2551 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen 3 5300G

2021

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (13,050 vs 13,169).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $130 MSRP, while Core Ultra 5 134U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core Ultra 5 134U moves to FCBGA2551 and DDR5.

Core Ultra 5 134U

2023

Ryzen 3 5300G

2021

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Newer platform on FCBGA2551 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (13,050 vs 13,169).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $130 MSRP, while Core Ultra 5 134U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core Ultra 5 134U moves to FCBGA2551 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core Ultra 5 134U better than Ryzen 3 5300G?

Yes. Core Ultra 5 134U is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 2.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.9% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core Ultra 5 134U is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 2.5% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core Ultra 5 134U is the better fit. You are getting 0.9% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 14 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core Ultra 5 134U is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 3 5300G makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core Ultra 5 134U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $130 MSRP, and it gives you a 2.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 3 5300G is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (100.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core Ultra 5 134U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2021), a healthier platform with FCBGA2551 and DDR5 instead of AM4, 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 14 threads instead of 4/8. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core Ultra 5 134U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 5300G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core Ultra 5 134U	Ryzen 3 5300G
1080p
low	181 FPS	211 FPS
medium	146 FPS	164 FPS
high	118 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	147 FPS	174 FPS
medium	117 FPS	134 FPS
high	94 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	72 FPS
medium	71 FPS	59 FPS
high	56 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	37 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 134U Open Ryzen 3 5300G

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core Ultra 5 134U	Ryzen 3 5300G
1080p
low	198 FPS	323 FPS
medium	164 FPS	268 FPS
high	150 FPS	237 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	174 FPS	282 FPS
medium	148 FPS	237 FPS
high	138 FPS	213 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	182 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	220 FPS
medium	124 FPS	192 FPS
high	117 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	136 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 134U Open Ryzen 3 5300G

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core Ultra 5 134U	Ryzen 3 5300G
1080p
low	329 FPS	326 FPS
medium	329 FPS	326 FPS
high	329 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	326 FPS
1440p
low	329 FPS	326 FPS
medium	329 FPS	326 FPS
high	329 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	326 FPS
4K
low	329 FPS	326 FPS
medium	329 FPS	326 FPS
high	329 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	265 FPS	237 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 134U Open Ryzen 3 5300G

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core Ultra 5 134U	Ryzen 3 5300G
1080p
low	329 FPS	326 FPS
medium	329 FPS	326 FPS
high	329 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	326 FPS
1440p
low	329 FPS	326 FPS
medium	329 FPS	326 FPS
high	329 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	326 FPS
4K
low	329 FPS	326 FPS
medium	329 FPS	326 FPS
high	329 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	326 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 134U Open Ryzen 3 5300G

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 134U and Ryzen 3 5300G

Core Ultra 5 134U

The Core Ultra 5 134U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 12 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 0.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2551. Thermal design power (TDP): + 12 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 13,169 points. Launch price was $332.

Ryzen 3 5300G

The Ryzen 3 5300G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 April 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 13,050 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 5 134U packs 12 cores / 14 threads, while the Ryzen 3 5300G offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core Ultra 5 134U has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 134U versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 5300G — a 4.7% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 134U (base: 0.7 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 134U uses the Meteor Lake-U (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 3 5300G uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 134U scores 13,169 against the Ryzen 3 5300G's 13,050 — a 0.9% lead for the Core Ultra 5 134U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 134U vs 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 5300G.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 134U	Ryzen 3 5300G
Cores / Threads	12 / 14+200%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+5%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	0.7 GHz	4 GHz+471%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Meteor Lake-U (2023)	Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark	13,169	13,050

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 5 134U uses the FCBGA2551 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 3 5300G uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.