Core Ultra 5 135U vs Xeon W-3223

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

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Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

106%

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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 W-3223

#169

Xeon E-2356G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $544

103%

#171

Xeon W-2140B

MSRP: $294|Avg: $99

102%

#176

Xeon 6325P

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

101%

#178

Xeon Silver 4510

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

101%

#179

Xeon W-3223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $294

100%

#182

EPYC Embedded 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

99%

#187

Xeon Gold 5520+

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

98%

#188

EPYC 8124P

MSRP: $639|Avg: $639

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($294) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-3223 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core Ultra 5 135U	Xeon W-3223
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($294)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-P (2023) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 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 ($294 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core Ultra 5 135U	Xeon W-3223
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($294)

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 W-3223 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 135U and Xeon W-3223

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 W-3223

The Xeon W-3223 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 16,956 points. Launch price was $749.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 5 135U packs 12 cores / 14 threads, while the Xeon W-3223 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core Ultra 5 135U has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 135U versus 4.2 GHz on the Xeon W-3223 — a 4.7% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 135U (base: 1.6 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 135U uses the Meteor Lake-P (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon W-3223 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 135U scores 16,900 against the Xeon W-3223's 16,956 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon W-3223. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 135U vs 16.5 MB on the Xeon W-3223.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 135U	Xeon W-3223
Cores / Threads	12 / 14+50%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+5%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	3.5 GHz+119%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	16.5 MB+38%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	8 MB+300%
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Meteor Lake-P (2023)	Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark	16,900	16,956
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 W-3223 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 135U	Xeon W-3223
Socket	FCBGA2049	LGA3647
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
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 W-3223). The Core Ultra 5 135U includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc Graphics), while the Xeon W-3223 requires a dedicated GPU.