Ryzen 5 9600X vs Ultra 5 135U

Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 5 135U
2023
12 cores / 14 threads, 15 Watt
11.50
Ryzen 5 9600X
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
19.70
+71.3%

Ryzen 5 9600X outperforms Core Ultra 5 135U by an impressive 71% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 5 135U and Ryzen 5 9600X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking696303
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data51.45
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Meteor Lake-Uno data
Power efficiency69.9127.64
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake-P (2023)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)8 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$332$279

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 5 135U and Ryzen 5 9600X 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1412
Base clock speed1.6 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz5.4 GHz
L1 cache112 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 4 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature110 °C95 °C
Number of transistorsno data8,315 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 5 135U and Ryzen 5 9600X 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
SocketFCBGA2049AM5
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 5 135U and Ryzen 5 9600X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2SMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
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
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 5 135U and Ryzen 5 9600X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 5 135U and Ryzen 5 9600X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 5 135U and Ryzen 5 9600X. 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® GraphicsAMD Radeon Graphics
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.9 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 5 135U and Ryzen 5 9600X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 5 135U and Ryzen 5 9600X 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 135U and Ryzen 5 9600X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.2no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 5 135U and Ryzen 5 9600X.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes1224
PCI support4.0no 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 135U 11.50
Ryzen 5 9600X 19.70
+71.3%

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 135U 17596
Ryzen 5 9600X 30143
+71.3%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Ultra 5 135U 1634
Ryzen 5 9600X 2630
+61%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Ultra 5 135U 228
Ryzen 5 9600X 341
+49.6%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ultra 5 135U 8533
Ryzen 5 9600X 12840
+50.5%

Blender(-)

Ultra 5 135U 358
+94%
Ryzen 5 9600X 185

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ultra 5 135U 1568
Ryzen 5 9600X 2507
+59.9%

7-Zip Single

Ultra 5 135U 4649
Ryzen 5 9600X 7760
+66.9%

7-Zip

Ultra 5 135U 38415
Ryzen 5 9600X 68266
+77.7%

WebXPRT 3

Ultra 5 135U 246
Ryzen 5 9600X 380
+54.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.50 19.70
Recency 14 December 2023 8 August 2024
Physical cores 12 6
Threads 14 12
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 65 Watt

Ultra 5 135U has 100% more physical cores and 16.7% more threads, and 333.3% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 5 9600X, on the other hand, has a 71.3% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 7 months.

The Ryzen 5 9600X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 5 135U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core Ultra 5 135U is a notebook processor while Ryzen 5 9600X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Ultra 5 135U and Ryzen 5 9600X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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