Ultra 7 265KF vs Ultra 5 135H

Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 5 135H
2023
14 cores / 18 threads, 28 Watt
14.74
Core Ultra 7 265KF
2024
20 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
39.75
+170%

Core Ultra 7 265KF outperforms Core Ultra 5 135H by a whopping 170% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 5 135H and Core Ultra 7 265KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking49273
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data100.00
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Meteor Lake-Hno data
Power efficiency48.8929.54
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake-H (2023)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)24 October 2024 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$342$379

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 5 135H and Core Ultra 7 265KF basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads1820
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz5.5 GHz
L1 cache112 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache18 MB (shared)30 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 4 nm3 nm
Die sizeno data243 mm2
Maximum core temperature110 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data17,800 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 5 135H and Core Ultra 7 265KF compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA20491851
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 5 135H and Core Ultra 7 265KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Deep Learning Boost+-
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 5 135H and Core Ultra 7 265KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 5 135H and Core Ultra 7 265KF are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 5 135H and Core Ultra 7 265KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5
Maximum memory size96 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Arc™ graphicsN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency2.2 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 5 135H and Core Ultra 7 265KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 5 135H and Core Ultra 7 265KF integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)no data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2400 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core Ultra 5 135H and Core Ultra 7 265KF integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.2no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 5 135H and Core Ultra 7 265KF.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes820
PCI support5.0 and 4.0no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ultra 5 135H 14.74
Ultra 7 265KF 39.75
+170%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ultra 5 135H 22984
Ultra 7 265KF 61964
+170%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.74 39.75
Recency 14 December 2023 24 October 2024
Physical cores 14 20
Threads 18 20
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 125 Watt

Ultra 5 135H has 346.4% lower power consumption.

Ultra 7 265KF, on the other hand, has a 169.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 months, and 42.9% more physical cores and 11.1% more threads.

The Core Ultra 7 265KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 135H in performance tests.

Be aware that Core Ultra 5 135H is a notebook processor while Core Ultra 7 265KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Ultra 5 135H and Core Ultra 7 265KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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