Core Ultra 5 135U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core Ultra 5 135U

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core Ultra 5 135U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

6,067 Rank: 227
Rank Name Score Visual
223 Core i9-10900 6,078
+0.2%
224 Xeon Gold 6346 6,075
+0.1%
225 Xeon W-3275M 6,070
+0%
226 Xeon Gold 6154 6,068
+0%
227 Core Ultra 5 135U 6,067
228 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H 6,065
+-0%
229 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 6,064
+-0%
230 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 6,062
-0.1%
231 Core Ultra 7 165U 6,060
-0.1%
232 Core i9-10900X 6,059
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core Ultra 5 135U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,589 Rank: 364
Rank Name Score Visual
360 Core i7-10700K 5,595
+0.1%
361 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U 5,594
+0.1%
362 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G 5,594
+0.1%
363 Ryzen 7 5800H 5,591
+0%
364 Core Ultra 5 135U 5,589
365 Core i9-10900E 5,583
-0.1%
366 Ryzen 7 1800X 5,579
-0.2%
367 Xeon E5-2680 v4 5,573
-0.3%
368 Xeon E5-1680 v4 5,568
-0.4%
369 Xeon E-2236 5,567
-0.4%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core Ultra 5 135U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

6,385 Rank: 142
Rank Name Score Visual
138 Core i9-13900H 6,397
+0.2%
139 Ryzen 7 5800XT 6,395
+0.2%
140 Core i9-10900K 6,393
+0.1%
141 Core i9-11900 6,391
+0.1%
142 Core Ultra 5 135U 6,385
143 Xeon Gold 6442Y 6,384
+-0%
144 Xeon E-2146G 6,379
-0.1%
145 Xeon E-2286G 6,377
-0.1%
146 Xeon E-2324G 6,372
-0.2%
147 Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS 6,372
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core Ultra 5 135U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

5,047 Rank: 354
Rank Name Score Visual
350 Xeon Silver 4309Y 5,053
+0.1%
351 Core Ultra 5 125U 5,052
+0.1%
352 Core i9-9900K 5,051
+0.1%
353 Ryzen 5 7540U 5,048
+0%
354 Core Ultra 5 135U 5,047
355 Xeon E-2288G 5,045
+-0%
356 Ryzen 5 5500 5,045
+-0%
357 Xeon E-2278G 5,044
-0.1%
358 Ryzen 7 7730U 5,044
-0.1%
359 Xeon Silver 4214 5,042
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core Ultra 5 135U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,021 Rank: 414
Rank Name Score Visual
410 Core Ultra 5 226V 5,030
+0.2%
411 Core i9-10900T 5,029
+0.2%
412 Core Ultra 5 125U 5,029
+0.2%
413 Xeon Silver 4116 5,024
+0.1%
414 Core Ultra 5 135U 5,021
415 Xeon E-2286M 5,018
-0.1%
416 Core i9-10980HK 5,018
-0.1%
417 Core Ultra 7 165U 5,017
-0.1%
418 Ryzen 5 2600E 5,014
-0.1%
419 Xeon E5-2680 v2 5,009
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core Ultra 5 135U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,997 Rank: 391
Rank Name Score Visual
387 Core i7-9700F 5,007
+0.2%
388 Xeon W-2133 5,002
+0.1%
389 Xeon E5-1660 v4 4,999
+0%
390 Core Ultra 7 165U 4,999
+0%
391 Core Ultra 5 135U 4,997
392 Core i7-9700 4,995
+-0%
393 Core Ultra 5 125U 4,994
-0.1%
394 Core i7-8086K 4,993
-0.1%
395 Core i9-10980HK 4,988
-0.2%
396 Core i5-10600K 4,987
-0.2%

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Core Ultra 5 135U Details

Ranked #142 in single-core performance with a score of 6,385, the Intel Core Ultra 5 135U delivers impressive per-core efficiency despite its modest 15 W TDP. Launched in December 2023, this mobile processor is built on Intel’s Meteor Lake architecture using a 7 nm process node, marking a significant step forward in power efficiency and integrated graphics performance. With 12 cores and 14 threads enabled via Intel Hyper-Threading, the chip leverages a base clock of 1.6 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 4.4 GHz, allowing it to scale effectively under workload demands. The 11.444 MiB of L3 cache and 1.907 MiB of L2 cache contribute to low-latency data access, supporting its strong single-threaded performance.

Equipped with Intel’s Arc Xe-LPG 64EU integrated graphics, the Core Ultra 5 135U offers capable graphics for light gaming and content creation, with a max frequency of 1.5 GHz and support for up to four display outputs. It supports DDR5 memory at up to 5600 MT/s via a dual-channel interface, and the processor connects to system components through PCIe 4.0 with 12 lanes directly from the CPU. The BGA 2049 package ensures compact integration into modern ultrabooks and thin laptops.

In multicore performance, the chip scores 5,589, placing it at #364 among 2,060 CPUs tested, slightly behind the Ryzen 7 5800H and Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U but ahead of the Core i9-10900E. Its overall Passmark score of 6,067 ranks it #227, reflecting a balanced design that prioritizes efficiency over raw throughput. The processor supports a wide array of instruction sets, including AVX2, SSE4.2, and Intel’s newer technologies such as the Neural Processing Unit (NPU) with up to 11 TOPS, enhancing AI and machine learning workloads. Virtualization features like Intel VT-x and VT-d are also present, making it suitable for virtualized environments.

Despite its strong single-core performance, the Core Ultra 5 135U is positioned as a mid-tier mobile processor, ideal for users who demand responsiveness in productivity and light creative tasks without sacrificing battery life. As of March 2026, it remains a compelling choice for thin and light laptops where integrated graphics and thermal efficiency are key considerations. While it falls short of flagship offerings like the Core Ultra 9 285K or Ryzen Threadripper models, it delivers impressive performance for its power envelope, making it a solid option for everyday use and professional mobile computing.
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Intel Core Ultra 5 135U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core Ultra 5 135U
Cores: 12
Threads: 14
Base Frequency: 1600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 16x (locked)
Core Name: Meteor Lake
Socket: BGA 2049
Package: FC-BGA
Target Segment: Mobile
TDP: 15 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 109.568 KiB
L2 Cache: 1.907 MiB
L3 Cache: 11.444 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR5 Depends on motherboard

Physical Specifications

Process: 7 nm
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C TBT 2.0 EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d SHA TSX
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