CPU
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Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360
Core Ultra 5 135H
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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 135H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 | Core Ultra 5 135H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Strix Point (Zen 5) (2025) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-H (2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 | Core Ultra 5 135H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 AI 7 PRO 360 and Core Ultra 5 135H
Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360
The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Point (Zen 5) (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 AMD Zen 5 AMD Zen 5c threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,051 points. Launch price was $299.
Core Ultra 5 135H
The Core Ultra 5 135H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture. It features 14 cores and 18 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): + 18 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,116 points. Launch price was $342.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 135H offers 14 cores / 18 threads — the Core Ultra 5 135H has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 versus 4.6 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 135H — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 uses the Strix Point (Zen 5) (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 135H uses Meteor Lake-H (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 22,051 against the Core Ultra 5 135H's 22,116 — a 0.3% lead for the Core Ultra 5 135H. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 vs 18 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 135H.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 | Core Ultra 5 135H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 AMD Zen 5 AMD Zen 5c | 14 / 18+75% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+9% | 4.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+80% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 18 MB (total)+125% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Strix Point (Zen 5) (2025) | Meteor Lake-H (2023) |
| PassMark | 22,051 | 22,116 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core Ultra 5 135H uses FCBGA2049 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 | Core Ultra 5 135H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP8 | FCBGA2049 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
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