Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X vs Core Ultra 5 135U
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
Core Ultra 5 135U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 135U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X | Core Ultra 5 135U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-P (2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X | Core Ultra 5 135U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 7 PRO 2700X and Core Ultra 5 135U
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 16,959 points. Launch price was $299.
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.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 135U offers 12 cores / 14 threads — the Core Ultra 5 135U has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X versus 4.4 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 135U — a 7.1% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 135U (base: 3.6 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 135U uses Meteor Lake-P (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X scores 16,959 against the Core Ultra 5 135U's 16,900 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 9,500 vs 9,315 (2% advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,255 vs 1,948, a 43.3% lead for the Core Ultra 5 135U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 6,243 vs 8,000 (24.7% advantage for the Core Ultra 5 135U). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X vs 12 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 135U.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X | Core Ultra 5 135U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 12 / 14+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.4 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+125% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+33% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 12 nm | 7 nm-42% |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Meteor Lake-P (2023) |
| PassMark | 16,959 | 16,900 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 9,500+2% | 9,315 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,255 | 1,948+55% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,243 | 8,000+28% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core Ultra 5 135U uses FCBGA2049 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X versus DDR5-5600 on the Core Ultra 5 135U — the Core Ultra 5 135U supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 96 GB — 28.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: X470,B450,X370,B350,A320 (Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X) and SoC (Core Ultra 5 135U).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X | Core Ultra 5 135U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA2049 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-5600+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+33% | 96 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X) vs Yes (Core Ultra 5 135U). The Core Ultra 5 135U includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc Graphics), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X targets Workstation.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X | Core Ultra 5 135U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel Arc Graphics |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | Yes |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
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