Core Ultra 9 288V vs Ryzen 5 7545U

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core Ultra 9 288V

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $600 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 7545U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Ryzen 5 7545U

2023

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Draws 28W instead of 30W, a 2W reduction.
✅150% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 9 288V across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,185 vs 20,280).

Core Ultra 9 288V

2024

Ryzen 5 7545U

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Draws 28W instead of 30W, a 2W reduction.
✅150% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $600 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 7545U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 9 288V across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,185 vs 20,280).

Quick Answers

So, is Core Ultra 9 288V better than Ryzen 5 7545U?

Yes. Core Ultra 9 288V is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 4.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.5% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core Ultra 9 288V is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 4.2% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core Ultra 9 288V is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 8 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core Ultra 9 288V is the smarter buy today. Core Ultra 9 288V is at an unclear MSRP at $600 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 4.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (33.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core Ultra 9 288V is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023) and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 8 threads instead of 6/12. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

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 9 288V Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7545U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core Ultra 9 288V	Ryzen 5 7545U
1080p
low	278 FPS	265 FPS
medium	246 FPS	237 FPS
high	207 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	170 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	232 FPS
medium	187 FPS	187 FPS
high	153 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	163 FPS	163 FPS
medium	132 FPS	133 FPS
high	102 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	89 FPS

Open Core Ultra 9 288V Open Ryzen 5 7545U

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core Ultra 9 288V	Ryzen 5 7545U
1080p
low	481 FPS	434 FPS
medium	383 FPS	341 FPS
high	337 FPS	293 FPS
ultra	298 FPS	250 FPS
1440p
low	426 FPS	362 FPS
medium	352 FPS	297 FPS
high	312 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	267 FPS	219 FPS
4K
low	311 FPS	272 FPS
medium	269 FPS	227 FPS
high	251 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	171 FPS

Open Core Ultra 9 288V Open Ryzen 5 7545U

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core Ultra 9 288V	Ryzen 5 7545U
1080p
low	507 FPS	505 FPS
medium	507 FPS	505 FPS
high	507 FPS	505 FPS
ultra	507 FPS	505 FPS
1440p
low	507 FPS	505 FPS
medium	507 FPS	505 FPS
high	507 FPS	505 FPS
ultra	477 FPS	445 FPS
4K
low	507 FPS	503 FPS
medium	473 FPS	438 FPS
high	419 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	349 FPS	309 FPS

Open Core Ultra 9 288V Open Ryzen 5 7545U

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core Ultra 9 288V	Ryzen 5 7545U
1080p
low	507 FPS	505 FPS
medium	507 FPS	505 FPS
high	507 FPS	505 FPS
ultra	507 FPS	505 FPS
1440p
low	507 FPS	505 FPS
medium	507 FPS	505 FPS
high	507 FPS	505 FPS
ultra	507 FPS	505 FPS
4K
low	507 FPS	505 FPS
medium	507 FPS	489 FPS
high	496 FPS	434 FPS
ultra	433 FPS	370 FPS

Open Core Ultra 9 288V Open Ryzen 5 7545U

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 9 288V and Ryzen 5 7545U

Core Ultra 9 288V

The Core Ultra 9 288V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2.5 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2833. Thermal design power (TDP): 30 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,280 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 7545U

The Ryzen 5 7545U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 November 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 (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,185 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 9 288V packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7545U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core Ultra 9 288V has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core Ultra 9 288V versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7545U — a 4% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 9 288V (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core Ultra 9 288V uses the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture (3 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7545U uses Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 9 288V scores 20,280 against the Ryzen 5 7545U's 20,185 — a 0.5% lead for the Core Ultra 9 288V. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 9 288V vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7545U.

Feature	Core Ultra 9 288V	Ryzen 5 7545U
Cores / Threads	8 / 8+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+4%	4.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+3%	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	16 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	2.5 MB (per core)+150%	1 MB (per core)
Process	3 nm-25%	4 nm
Architecture	Lunar Lake (2024)	Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
PassMark	20,280	20,185
Cinebench R23 Multi	9,300	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,800	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,000	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 9 288V uses the FCBGA2833 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 7545U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR5X-8533 memory speed. The Ryzen 5 7545U supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Core Ultra 9 288V) vs 20 (Ryzen 5 7545U) — the Ryzen 5 7545U offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core Ultra 9 288V	Ryzen 5 7545U
Socket	FCBGA2833	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5X-8533	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	64 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	8	20+150%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 7545U supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: true (Core Ultra 9 288V) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7545U). Both include integrated graphics — Intel Arc 140V (Core Ultra 9 288V) and Radeon 740M (Ryzen 5 7545U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7545U targets Mobile.