Core Ultra 5 135H vs Ryzen 9 5900HX
Core Ultra 5 135H
Ryzen 9 5900HX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 135H
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 5900HX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 135H | Ryzen 9 5900HX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced 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 (Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 5 135H | Ryzen 9 5900HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 9 5900HX
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 9 5900HX
The Ryzen 9 5900HX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 22,198 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 5 135H packs 14 cores / 18 threads, while the Ryzen 9 5900HX offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core Ultra 5 135H has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 135H versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 9 5900HX — identical boost frequencies (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 9 5900HX uses Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 135H scores 22,116 against the Ryzen 9 5900HX's 22,198 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 9 5900HX. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 135H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 5900HX.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 135H | Ryzen 9 5900HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 18+75% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.6 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)+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Meteor Lake-H (2023) | Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) |
| PassMark | 22,116 | 22,198 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 13,955 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,845 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 7,587 |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 5 135H uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 9 5900HX uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 135H | Ryzen 9 5900HX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2049 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-4266 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core Ultra 5 135H) / AMD-V (Ryzen 9 5900HX). The Ryzen 9 5900HX includes integrated graphics (Radeon RX Vega 8), while the Core Ultra 5 135H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 5900HX targets Gaming Laptop / Mobile Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 5900HX rivals Core i9-11980HK.
| Feature | Core Ultra 5 135H | Ryzen 9 5900HX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon RX Vega 8 |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Gaming Laptop / Mobile Workstation |
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