Core Ultra 5 135H vs Ryzen 5 8645HS

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Ultra 5 135H

14 / 18

22,116

0.0%

22,257

+0.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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 135H

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

107%

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

103%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

103%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

102%

#87

Core Ultra 5 135H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

95%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

91%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 8645HS

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

105%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

104%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

103%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

102%

#114

Ryzen 5 8645HS

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

98%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

96%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

94%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 8645HS delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core Ultra 5 135H in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core Ultra 5 135H	Ryzen 5 8645HS
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-H (2023) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core Ultra 5 135H	Ryzen 5 8645HS
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.

Core Ultra 5 135H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 8645HS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 135H and Ryzen 5 8645HS

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 8645HS

The Ryzen 5 8645HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,257 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 5 135H packs 14 cores / 18 threads, while the Ryzen 5 8645HS 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 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8645HS — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8645HS (base: 3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 135H uses the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 8645HS uses Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 135H scores 22,116 against the Ryzen 5 8645HS's 22,257 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 8645HS. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 135H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8645HS.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 135H	Ryzen 5 8645HS
Cores / Threads	14 / 18+133%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5 GHz+9%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz	4.3 GHz+19%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+13%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Meteor Lake-H (2023)	Hawk Point-HS (Zen 4) (2023−2024)
PassMark	22,116	22,257
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	13,316
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,574
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	10,675

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 5 135H uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 8645HS uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 135H	Ryzen 5 8645HS
Socket	FCBGA2049	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR5x-7500
Max RAM Capacity	—	256 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core Ultra 5 135H) / AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 5 8645HS). The Ryzen 5 8645HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 760M), while the Core Ultra 5 135H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 8645HS targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 8645HS rivals Core i5-13500H.