Core Ultra 5 135H vs Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360

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: +16.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+125% larger total L3 cache (18 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

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

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360

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 (22,051 vs 22,116).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 18 MB).

Core Ultra 5 135H

2023

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +16.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+125% larger total L3 cache (18 MB vs 8 MB).

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 (22,051 vs 22,116).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 18 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Core Ultra 5 135H better than Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360?

Yes. Core Ultra 5 135H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 16.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.3% 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 16.9% 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 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 18 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 125% larger total L3 cache (18 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Core Ultra 5 135H still looks like the safer overall buy. Core Ultra 5 135H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 16.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 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 AI 7 PRO 360 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core Ultra 5 135H	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360
1080p
low	193 FPS	244 FPS
medium	154 FPS	228 FPS
high	126 FPS	194 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	167 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	212 FPS
medium	122 FPS	180 FPS
high	98 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	146 FPS
medium	73 FPS	124 FPS
high	59 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	84 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 135H Open Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core Ultra 5 135H	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360
1080p
low	553 FPS	241 FPS
medium	521 FPS	206 FPS
high	422 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	549 FPS	216 FPS
medium	457 FPS	190 FPS
high	379 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	147 FPS
4K
low	337 FPS	162 FPS
medium	283 FPS	148 FPS
high	258 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	119 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 135H Open Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core Ultra 5 135H	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360
1080p
low	553 FPS	551 FPS
medium	553 FPS	551 FPS
high	553 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	553 FPS	461 FPS
1440p
low	553 FPS	551 FPS
medium	553 FPS	551 FPS
high	553 FPS	488 FPS
ultra	494 FPS	410 FPS
4K
low	548 FPS	493 FPS
medium	441 FPS	408 FPS
high	400 FPS	361 FPS
ultra	321 FPS	303 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 135H Open Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core Ultra 5 135H	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360
1080p
low	553 FPS	551 FPS
medium	553 FPS	551 FPS
high	553 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	553 FPS	551 FPS
1440p
low	553 FPS	551 FPS
medium	553 FPS	551 FPS
high	553 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	553 FPS	526 FPS
4K
low	553 FPS	543 FPS
medium	524 FPS	496 FPS
high	473 FPS	441 FPS
ultra	413 FPS	388 FPS

Open Core Ultra 5 135H Open Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 5 135H and Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360

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 AI 7 PRO 360

The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Point (Zen 5) (2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 AMD Zen 5 AMD Zen 5c threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,051 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core Ultra 5 135H packs 14 cores / 18 threads, while the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core Ultra 5 135H has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 135H versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core Ultra 5 135H uses the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 uses Strix Point (Zen 5) (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 5 135H scores 22,116 against the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360's 22,051 — a 0.3% lead for the Core Ultra 5 135H. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 135H vs 8 MB on the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360.

Feature	Core Ultra 5 135H	Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360
Cores / Threads	14 / 18+75%	8 / 16 AMD Zen 5 AMD Zen 5c
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5 GHz+9%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+80%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+125%	8 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Meteor Lake-H (2023)	Strix Point (Zen 5) (2025)
PassMark	22,116	22,051

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Memory & Platform

The Core Ultra 5 135H uses the FCBGA2049 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.