Core Ultra 5 135H vs Ryzen 5 7400
Core Ultra 5 135H
Ryzen 5 7400
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 135H
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 135H | Ryzen 5 7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($229) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-H (2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 135H | Ryzen 5 7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($229) |
Performance Check
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 135H and Ryzen 5 7400
Core Ultra 5 135H
The Core Ultra 5 135H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture. It features 14 cores and 18 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): + 18 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,116 points. Launch price was $342.
Ryzen 5 7400
The Ryzen 5 7400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 September 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,010 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 5 135H packs 14 cores / 18 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7400 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core Ultra 5 135H has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 135H versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7400 — a 6.7% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 135H (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 135H uses the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7400 uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 135H scores 22,116 against the Ryzen 5 7400's 22,010 — a 0.5% lead for the Core Ultra 5 135H. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 135H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7400.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 135H | Ryzen 5 7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 18+133% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+7% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+9% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total)+13% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm | 5 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Meteor Lake-H (2023) | Raphael (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 22,116 | 22,010 |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 5 135H uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 7400 uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 135H | Ryzen 5 7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2049 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
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