Core Ultra 5 135U vs Xeon D-1848TER

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.

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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 135U

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

106%

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

103%

#77

Core Ultra 5 135U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

99%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

98%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1848TER

#115

Xeon W-1370

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

105%

#119

Xeon 6505P

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

103%

#126

Xeon D-1848TER

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

98%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon D-1848TER is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core Ultra 5 135U	Xeon D-1848TER
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-P (2023) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / Standard Node)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core Ultra 5 135U ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core Ultra 5 135U	Xeon D-1848TER
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 135U Benchmark Check

Xeon D-1848TER Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 135U and Xeon D-1848TER

Core Ultra 5 135U

The Core Ultra 5 135U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake-P (2023) architecture. It features 12 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): + 12 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 16,900 points. Launch price was $332.

Xeon D-1848TER

The Xeon D-1848TER is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 57 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,952 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 5 135U packs 12 cores / 14 threads, while the Xeon D-1848TER offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Core Ultra 5 135U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 135U versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon D-1848TER — a 34.7% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 135U (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 135U is built on the Meteor Lake-P (2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 135U scores 16,900 against the Xeon D-1848TER's 16,952 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon D-1848TER. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 135U vs 15360 kB on the Xeon D-1848TER.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 135U	Xeon D-1848TER
Cores / Threads	12 / 14+20%	10 / 20
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+42%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	2 GHz+25%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	15360 kB+25%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	—
Process	7 nm	—
Architecture	Meteor Lake-P (2023)	—
PassMark	16,900	16,952
Cinebench R23 Multi	9,315	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,948	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	8,000	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 5 135U uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon D-1848TER uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 135U	Xeon D-1848TER
Socket	FCBGA2049	FCBGA2227
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	—
Max RAM Capacity	96 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Core Ultra 5 135U) / not specified (Xeon D-1848TER). The Core Ultra 5 135U includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc Graphics), while the Xeon D-1848TER requires a dedicated GPU.