Core Ultra 5 134U
VS
Ryzen 3 7440U

Core Ultra 5 134U vs Ryzen 3 7440U

Intel

Core Ultra 5 134U

12 Cores14 Thrd0 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2023
VS
AMD

Ryzen 3 7440U

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 134U

#161
Core Ultra 7 268V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
110%
#162
Core Ultra 7 256V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $350
110%
#167
Core Ultra 7 258V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
106%
#169
Core i7-1280P
MSRP: $482|Avg: $482
105%
#173
Core Ultra 5 238V
MSRP: $454|Avg: $454
101%
#174
Core Ultra 5 134U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#176
Core i9-13900HK
MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A
98%
#178
Core i7-1360P
MSRP: $480|Avg: $280
97%
#179
Core i7-1260P
MSRP: $432|Avg: $432
97%
#184
Core Ultra 7 266V
MSRP: $520|Avg: $520
93%
#185
Ryzen 7 5825C
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
92%
#187
Core Ultra 9 288V
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
85%
#188
Core i7-10870H
MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A
85%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 3 7440U leads in gaming performance. However, the Core Ultra 5 134U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCore Ultra 5 134URyzen 3 7440U
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-U (2023) / 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Phoenix-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore Ultra 5 134URyzen 3 7440U
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 134U and Ryzen 3 7440U

Intel

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.

AMD

Ryzen 3 7440U

The Ryzen 3 7440U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 13,100 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

The Core Ultra 5 134U packs 12 cores / 14 threads, while the Ryzen 3 7440U 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 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 7440U — a 6.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 7440U (base: 0.7 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 134U uses the Meteor Lake-U (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 3 7440U uses Phoenix-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 134U scores 13,169 against the Ryzen 3 7440U's 13,100 — a 0.5% lead for the Core Ultra 5 134U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 134U vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 7440U.

FeatureCore Ultra 5 134URyzen 3 7440U
Cores / Threads
12 / 14+200%
4 / 8
Boost Clock
4.4 GHz
4.7 GHz+7%
Base Clock
0.7 GHz
3 GHz+329%
L3 Cache
12 MB (total)+50%
8 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)+100%
1 MB (per core)
Process
7 nm
4 nm-43%
Architecture
Meteor Lake-U (2023)
Phoenix-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023)
PassMark
13,169
13,100
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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 5 134U uses the FCBGA2551 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 3 7440U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore Ultra 5 134URyzen 3 7440U
Socket
FCBGA2551
FP7
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+25%
PCIe 4.0