Core Ultra 5 135H vs Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U

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 135H

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,116 vs 22,373).

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U

2024

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 5 135H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Core Ultra 5 135H

2023

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,116 vs 22,373).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 5 135H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U better than Core Ultra 5 135H?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core Ultra 5 135H is ahead with a 3.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U pulls ahead with 1.2% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U is the better fit. You are getting 1.2% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 1.2% better PassMark.

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

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023) and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 14/18. 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 135H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core Ultra 5 135H	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U
1080p
low	193 FPS	262 FPS
medium	154 FPS	238 FPS
high	126 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	230 FPS
medium	122 FPS	189 FPS
high	98 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	136 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	156 FPS
medium	73 FPS	130 FPS
high	59 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	88 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 135H Open Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core Ultra 5 135H	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U
1080p
low	553 FPS	374 FPS
medium	521 FPS	314 FPS
high	422 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	240 FPS
1440p
low	549 FPS	316 FPS
medium	457 FPS	276 FPS
high	379 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	212 FPS
4K
low	337 FPS	237 FPS
medium	283 FPS	211 FPS
high	258 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	164 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 135H Open Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core Ultra 5 135H	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U
1080p
low	553 FPS	559 FPS
medium	553 FPS	559 FPS
high	553 FPS	559 FPS
ultra	553 FPS	559 FPS
1440p
low	553 FPS	559 FPS
medium	553 FPS	559 FPS
high	553 FPS	511 FPS
ultra	494 FPS	437 FPS
4K
low	548 FPS	482 FPS
medium	441 FPS	415 FPS
high	400 FPS	355 FPS
ultra	321 FPS	293 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 135H Open Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core Ultra 5 135H	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U
1080p
low	553 FPS	559 FPS
medium	553 FPS	559 FPS
high	553 FPS	559 FPS
ultra	553 FPS	559 FPS
1440p
low	553 FPS	559 FPS
medium	553 FPS	559 FPS
high	553 FPS	559 FPS
ultra	553 FPS	559 FPS
4K
low	553 FPS	559 FPS
medium	524 FPS	531 FPS
high	473 FPS	473 FPS
ultra	413 FPS	411 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 135H Open Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 135H and Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U

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 PRO 8640U

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 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: 22,373 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 PRO 8640U 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 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U — a 6.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 135H uses the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 135H scores 22,116 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U's 22,373 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 135H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 135H	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U
Cores / Threads	14 / 18+133%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	4.9 GHz+7%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+3%	3.5 GHz
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 (2024−2025)
PassMark	22,116	22,373+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 5 135H uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.