Core Ultra 5 135H vs Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,116 vs 22,132).

Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS

2023

Why buy it

Trade-offs

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

Core Ultra 5 135H

2023

Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS

2023

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (22,116 vs 22,132).

Trade-offs

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

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS better than Core Ultra 5 135H?

Yes. Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 1.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.1% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 1.1% 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, Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 1.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

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 PRO 7640HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core Ultra 5 135H	Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS
1080p
low	193 FPS	269 FPS
medium	154 FPS	242 FPS
high	126 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	175 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	236 FPS
medium	122 FPS	193 FPS
high	98 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	138 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	164 FPS
medium	73 FPS	136 FPS
high	59 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	92 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 135H Open Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core Ultra 5 135H	Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS
1080p
low	553 FPS	447 FPS
medium	521 FPS	371 FPS
high	422 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	287 FPS
1440p
low	549 FPS	388 FPS
medium	457 FPS	336 FPS
high	379 FPS	297 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	254 FPS
4K
low	337 FPS	279 FPS
medium	283 FPS	247 FPS
high	258 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	194 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 135H Open Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core Ultra 5 135H	Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS
1080p
low	553 FPS	553 FPS
medium	553 FPS	553 FPS
high	553 FPS	553 FPS
ultra	553 FPS	537 FPS
1440p
low	553 FPS	553 FPS
medium	553 FPS	553 FPS
high	553 FPS	517 FPS
ultra	494 FPS	445 FPS
4K
low	548 FPS	502 FPS
medium	441 FPS	444 FPS
high	400 FPS	378 FPS
ultra	321 FPS	312 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 135H Open Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core Ultra 5 135H	Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS
1080p
low	553 FPS	553 FPS
medium	553 FPS	553 FPS
high	553 FPS	553 FPS
ultra	553 FPS	553 FPS
1440p
low	553 FPS	553 FPS
medium	553 FPS	553 FPS
high	553 FPS	553 FPS
ultra	553 FPS	547 FPS
4K
low	553 FPS	553 FPS
medium	524 FPS	507 FPS
high	473 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	413 FPS	387 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 135H Open Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 135H and Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS

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 PRO 7640HS

The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5x, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,132 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 PRO 7640HS 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 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS (base: 3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 135H uses the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS uses Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 135H scores 22,116 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS's 22,132 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 135H vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 135H	Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS
Cores / Threads	14 / 18+133%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5 GHz+9%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz	4.3 GHz+19%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+13%	16 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	6 MB+200%
Process	7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Meteor Lake-H (2023)	Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
PassMark	22,116	22,132

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 5 135H uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS uses FP7/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.