Core Ultra 5 135H vs Ryzen 5 7400

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core Ultra 5 135H

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +24.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen 5 7400

2025

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 5 135H across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,010 vs 22,116).
❌Launch MSRP is still $229 MSRP, while Core Ultra 5 135H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Core Ultra 5 135H

2023

Ryzen 5 7400

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +24.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 5 135H across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (22,010 vs 22,116).
❌Launch MSRP is still $229 MSRP, while Core Ultra 5 135H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Core Ultra 5 135H better than Ryzen 5 7400?

Yes. Core Ultra 5 135H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 24.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.5% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core Ultra 5 135H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 24.3% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core Ultra 5 135H is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 18 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core Ultra 5 135H is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 5 7400 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core Ultra 5 135H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $229 MSRP, and it gives you a 24.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 5 7400 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (96.1 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 7400 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2023). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core Ultra 5 135H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7400 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core Ultra 5 135H	Ryzen 5 7400
1080p
low	193 FPS	146 FPS
medium	154 FPS	121 FPS
high	126 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	132 FPS
medium	122 FPS	108 FPS
high	98 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	72 FPS
medium	73 FPS	63 FPS
high	59 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	40 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 135H Open Ryzen 5 7400

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core Ultra 5 135H	Ryzen 5 7400
1080p
low	553 FPS	296 FPS
medium	521 FPS	256 FPS
high	422 FPS	229 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	200 FPS
1440p
low	549 FPS	260 FPS
medium	457 FPS	230 FPS
high	379 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	182 FPS
4K
low	337 FPS	204 FPS
medium	283 FPS	183 FPS
high	258 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	146 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 135H Open Ryzen 5 7400

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core Ultra 5 135H	Ryzen 5 7400
1080p
low	553 FPS	550 FPS
medium	553 FPS	550 FPS
high	553 FPS	550 FPS
ultra	553 FPS	550 FPS
1440p
low	553 FPS	550 FPS
medium	553 FPS	550 FPS
high	553 FPS	531 FPS
ultra	494 FPS	481 FPS
4K
low	548 FPS	419 FPS
medium	441 FPS	349 FPS
high	400 FPS	297 FPS
ultra	321 FPS	239 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 135H Open Ryzen 5 7400

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core Ultra 5 135H	Ryzen 5 7400
1080p
low	553 FPS	550 FPS
medium	553 FPS	550 FPS
high	553 FPS	550 FPS
ultra	553 FPS	550 FPS
1440p
low	553 FPS	550 FPS
medium	553 FPS	550 FPS
high	553 FPS	550 FPS
ultra	553 FPS	533 FPS
4K
low	553 FPS	550 FPS
medium	524 FPS	510 FPS
high	473 FPS	445 FPS
ultra	413 FPS	379 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 135H Open Ryzen 5 7400

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 135H and Ryzen 5 7400

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.

Ryzen 5 7400

The Ryzen 5 7400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 September 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,010 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 5 135H packs 14 cores / 18 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7400 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core Ultra 5 135H has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 135H versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7400 — a 6.7% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 135H (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 135H uses the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7400 uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 135H scores 22,116 against the Ryzen 5 7400's 22,010 — a 0.5% lead for the Core Ultra 5 135H. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 135H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7400.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 135H	Ryzen 5 7400
Cores / Threads	14 / 18+133%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+7%	4.3 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+9%	3.3 GHz
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+13%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	7 nm	5 nm-29%
Architecture	Meteor Lake-H (2023)	Raphael (2023−2025)
PassMark	22,116	22,010

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 5 135H uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 7400 uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.