Ryzen 7 4700U
VS
Core Ultra 5 134U

Ryzen 7 4700U vs Core Ultra 5 134U

AMD

Ryzen 7 4700U

8 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2020
VS
Intel

Core Ultra 5 134U

12 Cores14 Thrd0 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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 Ryzen 7 4700U

#176
Core i9-13900HK
MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A
119%
#178
Core i7-1360P
MSRP: $480|Avg: $280
117%
#179
Core i7-1260P
MSRP: $432|Avg: $432
117%
#184
Core Ultra 7 266V
MSRP: $520|Avg: $520
113%
#185
Ryzen 7 5825C
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
111%
#187
Core Ultra 9 288V
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
103%
#188
Core i7-10870H
MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A
103%
#190
Ryzen 7 4700U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 134U

#161
Core Ultra 7 268V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
110%
#162
Core Ultra 7 256V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $350
110%
#167
Core Ultra 7 258V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
106%
#169
Core i7-1280P
MSRP: $482|Avg: $482
105%
#173
Core Ultra 5 238V
MSRP: $454|Avg: $454
101%
#174
Core Ultra 5 134U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#176
Core i9-13900HK
MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A
98%
#178
Core i7-1360P
MSRP: $480|Avg: $280
97%
#179
Core i7-1260P
MSRP: $432|Avg: $432
97%
#184
Core Ultra 7 266V
MSRP: $520|Avg: $520
93%
#185
Ryzen 7 5825C
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
92%
#187
Core Ultra 9 288V
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
85%
#188
Core i7-10870H
MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A
85%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core Ultra 5 134U leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 7 4700U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightRyzen 7 4700UCore Ultra 5 134U
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) / 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-U (2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 7 4700UCore Ultra 5 134U
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 4700U and Core Ultra 5 134U

AMD

Ryzen 7 4700U

The Ryzen 7 4700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,174 points. Launch price was $149.

Intel

Core Ultra 5 134U

The Core Ultra 5 134U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 12 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 0.7 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: FCBGA2551. Thermal design power (TDP): + 12 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 13,169 points. Launch price was $332.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 4700U packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 134U offers 12 cores / 14 threads — the Core Ultra 5 134U has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 4700U versus 4.4 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 134U — a 7.1% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 134U (base: 2 GHz vs 0.7 GHz). The Ryzen 7 4700U uses the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 134U uses Meteor Lake-U (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 4700U scores 13,174 against the Core Ultra 5 134U's 13,169 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 7 4700U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 4700U vs 12 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 134U.

FeatureRyzen 7 4700UCore Ultra 5 134U
Cores / Threads
8 / 8
12 / 14+50%
Boost Clock
4.1 GHz
4.4 GHz+7%
Base Clock
2 GHz+186%
0.7 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB (total)
12 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
2 MB (per core)+300%
Process
7 nm
7 nm
Architecture
Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021)
Meteor Lake-U (2023)
PassMark
13,174
13,169
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 4700U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core Ultra 5 134U uses FCBGA2551 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 7 4700UCore Ultra 5 134U
Socket
FP6
FCBGA2551
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 5.0+67%