Core Ultra 5 135H
VS
Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360

Core Ultra 5 135H vs Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360

Intel

Core Ultra 5 135H

14 Cores18 Thrd0 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2023
VS
AMD

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360

8 Cores16 AMD Zen 5 AMD Zen 5c Thrd28 WWMax: 5 GHz2025

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 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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core Ultra 5 135H is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCore Ultra 5 135HRyzen AI 7 PRO 360
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-H (2023) / 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Strix Point (Zen 5) (2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore Ultra 5 135HRyzen AI 7 PRO 360
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 135H and Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360

Intel

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.

AMD

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360

The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Point (Zen 5) (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 AMD Zen 5 AMD Zen 5c threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,051 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Core Ultra 5 135H packs 14 cores / 18 threads, while the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 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 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 135H uses the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 uses Strix Point (Zen 5) (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 135H scores 22,116 against the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360's 22,051 — a 0.3% lead for the Core Ultra 5 135H. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 135H vs 8 MB on the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360.

FeatureCore Ultra 5 135HRyzen AI 7 PRO 360
Cores / Threads
14 / 18+75%
8 / 16 AMD Zen 5 AMD Zen 5c
Boost Clock
4.6 GHz
5 GHz+9%
Base Clock
3.6 GHz+80%
2 GHz
L3 Cache
18 MB (total)+125%
8 MB
L2 Cache
2 MB (per core)+100%
1 MB (per core)
Process
7 nm
4 nm-43%
Architecture
Meteor Lake-H (2023)
Strix Point (Zen 5) (2025)
PassMark
22,116
22,051
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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 5 135H uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore Ultra 5 135HRyzen AI 7 PRO 360
Socket
FCBGA2049
FP8
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+25%
PCIe 4.0