Ryzen 5 7545U vs Core Ultra 9 288V
Ryzen 5 7545U
Core Ultra 9 288V
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7545U
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 9 288V
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7545U | Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($600) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Lunar Lake (2024) / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7545U | Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($600) |
Performance Check
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 Ryzen 5 7545U and Core Ultra 9 288V
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 7545U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core Ultra 9 288V offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Core Ultra 9 288V has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7545U versus 5.1 GHz on the Core Ultra 9 288V — a 4% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 9 288V (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7545U uses the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Core Ultra 9 288V uses Lunar Lake (2024) (3 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7545U scores 20,185 against the Core Ultra 9 288V's 20,280 — a 0.5% lead for the Core Ultra 9 288V. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7545U vs 12 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 9 288V.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7545U | Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 8+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.1 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.3 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+33% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nm-25% |
| Architecture | Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) | Lunar Lake (2024) |
| PassMark | 20,185 | 20,280 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 9,300 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 10,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 7545U uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core Ultra 9 288V uses FCBGA2833 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 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: 20 (Ryzen 5 7545U) vs 8 (Core Ultra 9 288V) — the Ryzen 5 7545U offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7545U | Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | FCBGA2833 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5X-8533 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+150% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 5 7545U supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7545U) vs true (Core Ultra 9 288V). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon 740M (Ryzen 5 7545U) and Intel Arc 140V (Core Ultra 9 288V) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7545U targets Mobile.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7545U | Core Ultra 9 288V |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 740M | Intel Arc 140V |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | true |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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