Core Ultra 5 235U vs Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Ultra 5 235U

12 / 14

17,397

0.0%

17,466

+0.4%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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 235U

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

105%

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

102%

#161

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

101%

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

100%

#163

Core Ultra 5 235U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#167

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

97%

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

96%

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

92%

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

90%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

108%

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

103%

#72

Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

99%

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

96%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

95%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Core Ultra 5 235U	Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-U (2025) / 5 nm)	✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core Ultra 5 235U	Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U
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 235U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 235U and Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U

Core Ultra 5 235U

The Core Ultra 5 235U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-U (2025) architecture. It features 12 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): 14 MB + 12 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 17,397 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U

The Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5x-7500, DDR5-5600. Passmark benchmark score: 17,466 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 5 235U packs 12 cores / 14 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core Ultra 5 235U has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 235U versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 235U uses the Arrow Lake-U (2025) architecture (5 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U uses Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 235U scores 17,397 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U's 17,466 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U. L3 cache: 12 MB on the Core Ultra 5 235U vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 235U	Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U
Cores / Threads	12 / 14+100%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz	4.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.2 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	12 MB	16 MB+33%
L2 Cache	—	6 MB
Process	5 nm	4 nm-20%
Architecture	Arrow Lake-U (2025)	Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
PassMark	17,397	17,466

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 5 235U uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U uses FP7/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 235U	Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U
Socket	FCBGA2049	FP7/FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	—	256 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core Ultra 5 235U) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U). The Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 740M), while the Core Ultra 5 235U requires a dedicated GPU.