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Overview

The Core Ultra 5 115U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): + 10 MB. Memory support: DDR5 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 11,518 points. Launch price was $149.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Core Ultra 5 115U is positioned at rank #779 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Core Ultra 5 115U

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1146%

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1023%

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Core i5-450M

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988%

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Core i3-380M

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947%

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Core i5-430M

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945%

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Core 2 Duo T6600

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920%

#779

Core Ultra 5 115U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

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97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Core Ultra 5 115U across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Core Ultra 5 115U specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 5 115U is a 8-core / 10-thread processor based on the Meteor Lake (2023) architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 4.2 GHz from a base frequency of 1.5 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 10 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 2 MB (per core) of L2 cache and 112 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 11,518, placing it in the Budget performance tier as a Recent generation product.

Specification	Core Ultra 5 115U
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	8C / 10T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	4.2 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	1.5 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Meteor Lake (2023)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	7 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	10 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	2 MB (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	112 kB (per core)
64-bit Support	Yes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	11,518

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 5 115U fits into the FCBGA2049 socket and supports PCIe 5.0. It supports DDR5 Depends on motherboard memory.

Specification	Core Ultra 5 115U
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SocketMotherboard socket required	FCBGA2049
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 5.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR5 Depends on motherboard
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Core Ultra 5 115U has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of + 10 MB — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Core Ultra 5 115U
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	+ 10 MB

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Value Analysis

It currently holds Rank #779 in the overall cost-benefit ranking — this ranking factors in performance-per-dollar relative to all available processors. Performance ranking position: #1212 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Core Ultra 5 115U
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$149
Cost-Benefit RankPosition in overall value ranking	#779
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#1212
Release DateLaunch date	14 December 2023 (1 year ago)
Release Year	2023
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)	Intel